This letter transmits an amended Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rule that is to meet federal requirements. The rule revision is necessary to ensure requirements for documentation of Title IV-E Candidates for Foster Care into the Ohio SACWIS system are met within rule. This rule will be effective December 11, 2023.

OAC rule 5101:2-45-04 entitled "Traditional Candidate for Title IV-E Foster Care" outlines the requirements for a child to be considered a Title IV-E candidate for foster care who has a defined case plan that identifies in-home services to prevent removal, where foster care is a planned arrangement for the child. The Title IV-E agency may claim Federal reimbursement for the allowable administrative costs associated with the case management. The title “Traditional Candidate for Title IV-E foster care” has been amended to reflect "Title IV-E candidate for foster care." A new paragraph (D) was added to provide clarification to documentation requirements for eligible Title IV-E candidates into the Ohio SACWIS system. Title IV-E language was added to provided clarification throughout the rule.

INSTRUCTIONS:

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