This letter transmits Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rules governing Substitute Care that are being amended as a result of the Five Year Rule Review (FYR). The following is a brief explanation of the changes:

OAC 5101:2-42-67 entitled "Preparation of lifebook" sets forth the requirements for the PCSAs and PCPAs to begin preparation of a lifebook when a child remains in substitute care. The rule has been amended for clarity and minor grammatical changes.

OAC 5101:2-42-87 entitled "Termination of substitute care and custody of a child" sets forth the requirements for the PCSAs and PCPAs in terminating substitute care and custody. The rule has been amended for clarity and minor grammatical changes.

OAC 5101:2-42-88 entitled "Requirements for substitute care placement disruptions" sets forth the requirements for PCSAs and PCPAs to document when there is a disruption of a child in substitute care. The rule has been amended for clarity and minor grammatical changes.

OAC 5101:2-42-89 entitled "Public children services agency and private child placing agency procedures when a child is receiving services or is in agency custody dies" sets forth the requirements of PCSAs and PCPAs to have written policies and procedures when there is a child fatality. The rule has been amended to adhere to the FYR and a minor grammatical change was made.

OAC 5101:2-42-92 entitled "Visitation for child in temporary custody" sets forth the requirements of the PCSAs and PCPAs to arrange regular and frequent opportunities for visitation for children in temporary custody with their parents or guardians. The rule has been amended for clarity and minor grammatical changes.

INSTRUCTIONS: The following chart identifies the material that needs to be removed from and inserted into the Family Children and Adult Service Manual (FCASM).