This letter transmits six amended rules, and one rule and two
forms to be obsoleted as a result of the five-year review. These rules will be
effective February 1, 2021.
OAC 5101:2-48-02 entitled Putative Father Registry provides guidance to putative
fathers on registering. The rule also provides guidance on the process of
requesting a search of the putative father registry for the purpose of
adoption. The website addresses were updated. The form
revision dates were removed throughout the rule.
OAC 5101:2-48-17 entitled Assessor Visits and Contacts with Children in Adoptive Homes Prior
to Finalization provides guidance to assessors on the number of visits
required prior to finalization and the information the assessor is required to
obtain at those visits. In paragraph (E) the website address was updated. The
form revision dates were removed throughout the rule.
OAC 5101:2-48-18 entitled Postfinalization Services provides guidance on agencies'
responsibility to provide postfinalization services. In paragraph (D) a reference was made to Ohio
Kinship and Adoption Navigator (OhioKAN) as a resource. The form revision dates
were removed throughout the rule.
OAC 5101:2-48-20 entitled Release of Identifying and Nonidentifying Information
provides guidance to assessors on their responsibility to inform birth parents
about their right to approve and deny the release of identifying information.
The rule also provides guidance to assessors about informing adoptive parents
of information that may be requested by the adopted child. The form revision
dates were removed throughout the rule.
OAC 5101:2-48-22 entitled Adoptive Family Case Record provides guidance to agencies on
preparing and maintaining case records.
The form revision dates were removed throughout the rule.
OAC 5101:2-48-23 entitled Preservation of Adoptive Child Case Record provides guidance
to agencies on the requirements of maintaining an adoptive case record,
specifically all the required forms and documentation. Language was updated to
enhance clarity. The form revision dates were removed throughout the rule.
OAC 5101:2-48-25 entitled Inter-country Adoption Data Collection is being rescinded as
the process of documentation has transitioned to the Statewide Automated Child
Welfare Information System. Forms JFS 01670 and JFS 01670-I are to be obsoleted
as the information is now captured in the SACWIS system.
JFS 01670 Inter-Country Adoption Data
Collection will be obsoleted as the information
is now captured in the SACWIS system.
JFS 01670-I Instructions for Completing JFS
01670 Inter-Country Adoption Data Collection will be obsoleted as the
information is now captured in the SACWIS system.
INSTRUCTIONS:
The following chart indicates the materials that should be
removed from the Family, Children and Adult Services Manual (FCASM) and the
materials that should be added
LOCATION
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REMOVE AND FILE AS OBSOLETE
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INSERT/REPLACEMENT
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Social Services
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OAC 5101:2‑48‑02
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OAC 5101:2‑48‑02
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OAC 5101:2‑48‑17
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OAC 5101:2‑48‑17
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OAC 5101:2‑48‑18
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OAC 5101:2‑48‑18
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OAC 5101:2‑48‑20
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OAC 5101:2‑48‑20
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OAC 5101:2‑48‑22
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OAC 5101:2‑48‑22
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OAC 5101:2‑48‑23
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OAC 5101:2‑48‑23
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OAC 5101:2‑48‑25
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Forms
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JFS 01670
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JFS 01670-I
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Transmittal Letters
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FCASMTL No. 447
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