FCASMTL 295 (Amendments to Children Services Licensing Rule OAC 5101-2-5-20)
Family, Children and Adult Services Manual Transmittal Letter No. 295
February 15, 2012
TO: Family, Children and Adult Services Manual Holders
FROM: Michael B. Colbert, Director
SUBJECT: Amendments to Children Services Licensing Rules in Chapter 5101:2-5

This letter transmits one amended rule surrounding foster care updates. This rule will be effective March 1, 2012.

The following is a brief explanation of the proposed changes:

OAC rule 5101:2-5-20, entitled "Initial application for child placement in foster care" provides guidance to agencies on what needs to be completed to initially certify a prospective foster caregiver. Paragraph (O) was amended to extend the fire inspection to one year prior to initial certification of the 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 5101:2‑5‑205101:2‑5‑20
Transmittal Letters FCASMTL No. 295