This letter transmits two amended rules governing substitute care that have been revised for clarity. These rules will become effective 12/11/2017. The following is a brief explanation of the changes:

The amended rule 5101:2-42-19 entitled "Requirements for the provision of independent living services to youth in custody" sets forth the requirements for PCSAs and PCPAs to prepare youth for the transition from agency custody to supported independence. This rule is being amended to include language that requires agencies to request a credit report from each of the three major credit reporting agencies each year until the child is discharged from substitute care. This rule has also been amended to include guidance for agencies regarding the Bridges program.

The amended rule 5101:2-42-19.2 entitled "Requirements for provision of independent living services to young adults who have emancipated" sets forth the requirements for PCSAs to provide services and support to emancipated foster care recipients. This rule has been amended to include guidance based on H.B. 50 for PCSAs to refer young adults to the Bridges program.

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.