FCASMTL 262 (Foster Care Smoking Rules, eff. 3/1/2010)
Family, Children and Adult Services Manual Transmittal Letter No. 262
January 22, 2010
TO: Family, Children and Adult Services Manual Holders
FROM: Douglas E. Lumpkin, Director
SUBJECT: Amendments of Children Services Licensing Rules in Ohio Administrative Code Chapters 5101:2-5 and 5101:2-7

This letter amends two foster care rules. These rules will be effective March 1, 2010.

The following is a brief explanation of the changes:

Ohio Administrative Code Rule 5101:2-5-33, "Foster caregiver preplacement and continuing training," was amended in paragraph (G) to clarify the timeframe for completion of the written needs assessment and continuing training plan for foster caregivers.

Ohio Administrative Code Rule 5101:2-7-12, "Site and safety requirements for a foster home," was amended in paragraph (V) to include clearer language regarding smoking in a foster home.

INSTRUCTIONS: The following chart identifies the material that should be removed from the Family, Children and Adult Services Manual (FCASM) and the material that should be added.

LOCATIONREMOVE AND FILE AS OBSOLETEINSERT/REPLACEMENT
Foster Care LicensingOAC 5101:2‑5‑335101:2‑5‑33
 OAC 5101:2‑7‑125101:2‑7‑12
Transmittal Letters FCASMTL No. 262