This letter transmits Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rule 5101:2-40-02 which was rescinded and adopted as new as part of the five-year rule review. These rules will be effective April 1, 2024.

The following is a brief explanation of the changes to these rules:

OAC rule 5101:2-40-02 entitled Supportive services sets forth the requirements that apply to a private child placing agency (PCPA) and a public children services agency (PCSA) when supportive services are provided or arranged to children and families or caretakers. The rule was rescinded and created as new for clarification. Restructuring and streamlining the requirements occurred throughout the rule.  Revisions were made to remove language contained throughout resulting from a consent decree in August 1986. The conditions of the consent judgment were met, and the order was terminated in May 1998. Additionally, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) issued the Family, Children and Adult Services Procedure Letter No. 409  identifying supported strategies to allow flexibility in child protection casework practice requirements. One of the strategies identified removed the letter of assurance requirement contained in this rule.

Instructions

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