This letter transmits amendment to the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rule 5101:2-38-04 which was amended as part of the five-year rule review.  This rule will be effective October 15, 2021.

The following is a brief explanation of the changes to this rule:

OAC 5101:2-38-04 entitled PCPA Requirements for Completing the Semiannual Review sets forth the requirements that apply to a private child placing agency (PCPA) when completing a semiannual administrative review. The paragraph order has been restructured throughout the rule and language has been updated to reflect the changes to the family case plan. Language has been included to support additional time for case review approval after submission by a caseworker. Language was added to include the notification requirements of permanency team members for a child in a Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP).

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.