This letter transmits nine amended rules surrounding foster care updates as a result of the five year review. These rules will be effective August 1, 2010.

The following is a brief explanation of the proposed changes:

Ohio Administrative Code rule 5101:2-5-02 "Application for an agency to perform specific functions; amended applications" was amended and has been reformatted for clarity. The rule now requires the JFS 01290 form to be submitted electronically. The time-frame for completion of the application is being changed from 90 days to 120 days prior to the date the agency wishes to commence operation. All directives for ODJFS staff were removed.

Ohio Administrative Code rule 5101:2-5-03 "Certification of an agency to perform specific functions" was amended and has been reformatted for clarity. The appeal process/decision will be made at the supervisor level.

Ohio Administrative Code rule 5101:2-5-04 "Recertification of an agency to perform specific functions" was amended and has been reformatted for clarity. All directives for ODJFS staff were removed.

Ohio Administrative Code rule 5101:2-5-05 "Agency appeal of findings of noncompliance" was amended and has been reformatted for clarity.

Ohio Administrative Code rule 5101:2-5-07 "Denial or revocation of an agency's certificate or certification to perform specific functions; temporary certificates" was amended and has been reformatted for clarity.

Ohio Administrative Code rule 5101:2-5-10 "Child records" was amended and has been reformatted for clarity.

Ohio Administrative Code rule 5101:2-5-16 "Consideration to be given to child's religion" was amended and has been reformatted for clarity.

Ohio Administrative Code rule 5101:2-5-22 "Recommendations for initial foster home certification" was amended and has been reformatted for clarity.

Ohio Administrative Code rule 5101:2-5-25 "Changing the certification of a foster caregiver from one type of foster home to another" was amended and has been reformatted for clarity.

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.