This letter transmits amendment to two Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rules 5101:2-5-26 and 5101:2-7-08 surrounding foster care as a result of the five-year review.  The rules will be effective on April 1, 2022. The following is a list of the changes.

OAC 5101:2-5-26 entitled Procedures for Revocation, Denial of Initial Certification or Denial of Recertification of a Foster Home Certificate provides guidance to agencies on the process of revocation and denial of certification for a foster caregiver.  Paragraphs (C) and (D) were amended to remove the dates from forms JFS 01315 and JFS 01317.  Paragraph (F) was amended to ensure the revocation or denial process is now conducted through SACWIS and as all agencies now have access to the system.

OAC 5101:2-7-08 entitled Alternative Care Arrangements provides guidance to agencies on who may provide alternative care for children in foster homes.  Paragraph (E) was amended for clarity.  No substantive changes were made.

INSTRUCTIONS:

The following chart indicates the materials that should be removed from the Family, Children and Adult Service Manual (FCASM) and the materials that are to be inserted in the FCASM.