In accordance with Public Law 115-123, the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) revised the program eligibility rules to delay phasing in the “applicable child” requirements based on the age of the child.  From January 1, 2018 until June 30, 2024, the “applicable child” requirements apply only to children who will be age two or older by the end of the fiscal year their adoption assistance agreement was entered into. Rule 5101:2-49-02 of the Administrative Code was also reviewed as part of a five-year review. These rules will become effective November 17, 2018.

OAC 5101:2-49-02 "Title IV-E adoption assistance (AA) eligibility criteria for children over age two" sets forth the eligibility criteria for the adoption assistance program. This rule contains the requirements for applicable children to be eligible for adoption assistance. The rule has been rescinded and filed as new to clearly explain the requirements.

OAC 5101:2-49-02.1 "Title IV-E adoption assistance (AA) eligibility criteria for children under age two" sets forth the eligibility criteria for the adoption assistance program. This rule contains the requirements for non-applicable children to be eligible for adoption assistance.  This is a new rule.

INSTRUCTIONS:

The following chart shows what materials should be inserted into the Family, Children and Adult Services Manual (FCASM).