This letter transmits four amended rules regarding the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) as a result of the five-year review process. These rules will be effective August 1, 2019.

The following is a brief explanation of the changes:

OAC rule 5101:2-52-04, entitled “PCSA responsibilities for the interstate compact on the placement of children” provides guidance regarding the requirements of the PCSA and designated ADCA when considering placing a child across state lines or receiving a request from another state for approval of a placement into Ohio. Paragraph (A) was amended to clarify the role of the ADCA. Paragraph (D)(2)(j) was amended to add new language from the compact regulations regarding qualifications for making a priority placement request. Paragraph (J)(2)(d) was amended to provide guidance regarding the completion of parent home studies for ICPC purposes. Various parts of the rule were amended for clarification.

OAC rule 5101:2-52-06, entitled “Requirements applicable to interstate placement of children when the PCPA, PNA, or court is the receiving agency” provides guidance regarding the requirements for private agencies and courts when they receive a request for placement of a child from another state when the Interstate Compact applies. Paragraph (B) was removed for clarity as this paragraph did not pertain to children being placed into Ohio. No substantive changes were made.

OAC rule 5101:2-52-08, entitled “Interstate placement requirements for Ohio parents, legal guardians, or private entities when placing a child into another state or territory for adoption” provides guidance regarding requirements when a child is to be placed from Ohio into another state for the purposes of adoption. No substantive changes were made.

OAC rule 5101:2-52-10, entitled “Interstate placement requirements for Ohio courts, parents, or legal guardians when placing a child in a residential placement in another state or territory” provides guidance regarding requirements for when a child is to be placed from Ohio into a residential facility in another state. Paragraph (A)(2)(f) was amended to change the type of financial responsibility form required to better meet Interstate Compact requirements. Paragraph (C) was added to further clarify Interstate Compact requirements for residential placements.

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.