This letter transmits one new rule and one new form regarding foster care and adoption. The following is a brief explanation of the proposed rule. This new rule will be effective December 31, 2008. Family, Children and Adult Procedure Letter (FCASPL) 157 has been issued which provides information on the Rapback process.

OAC 5101:2-33-80 entitled Retained applicant fingerprint database information exchange (Rapback) was created to regulate the information exchanged between the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCII), the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), and agencies who recommend or approve foster or adoptive homes.

The JFS 01301 entitled "Retained Applicant Fingerprint Database Post-Notification Report" was created to capture information concerning tasks completed by the agency in regard to receiving a notification from Rapback.

Instructions:

The following chart depicts what materials are to be inserted into the Family, Children and Adult Services Manual (FCASM).