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FCASMTL 234B (5101:2-48-17, eff. 6/15/2009)

Family, Children and Adult Services Manual Transmittal Letter No. 234B

July 16, 2009

TO: All Family, Children and Adult Services Manual Holders

FROM: Douglas E. Lumpkin, Director

SUBJECT: Ohio Administrative Code Rule 5101:2-48-17

This letter transmits Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rule 5101:2-48-17 which was reviewed as a result of the five year review. This rule was rescinded and filed as a new rule due to the number of changes made. The effective date for this rule is June 15, 2009.

The following is a brief explanation of the changes:

5101:2-48-17 "Prefinalization services" outlines the procedures that must occur upon the placement of a child into an adoptive home. This rule was amended to indicate that after the first thirty days, a minimum of one face-to-face visit with the child and adoptive parent(s) shall be made monthly in the adoptive home.

INSTRUCTIONS:

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

LOCATION	REMOVE AND FILE AS OBSOLETE	INSERT/REPLACEMENT
SOCIAL SERVICES Adoption Services	5101:2‑48‑17	5101:2‑48‑17
TRANSMITTALS Transmittal Letters		FCASMTL No. 234B

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