Based on the results of the attached annual survey, all FCM rates described in Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rules 5101:2-47-17, 5101:2-47-18 and 5101:2-47-19 have been reviewed. The following rates will be effective September 30, 2007.

Uniform Statewide Standards for Per Diem Foster Care Maintenance Rates

(0-18 years)

Minimum - $9.00

Maximum - $118.00

Per Diem Foster Care Maintenance Difficulty of Care Maximum Additional Rates

Special Needs - $85.00

Exceptional Needs - $200.00

Intensive Needs - $200.00

Emergency Family Foster Care - $365.00

Auxiliary Payments for Clothing (annual), Personal Incidentals (annual), and Graduation Expenses

Clothing - $1,500.00

Graduation Expenses - $1,500.00

Personal Incidentals - $2,500.00

Although the rates are effective September 30, 2007, due to the provisions of the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings law, any increase is not reimbursable through benefits issuance until October 1, 2007.

For Federal Fiscal Year 2008 (October 1, 2007, through September 30, 2008), Ohio's Federal Financial Participation for Title IV-E foster care maintenance and adoption assistance payments is 60.79%. The FACSIS Benefits Issuance System and the State Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS) will be adjusted to reflect this amount of federal reimbursement effective October 1, 2007.

INSTRUCTIONS:

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

Attachment 2007 FOSTER CARE MAINTENANCE RATES