FCASPL 247 (Revisions to JFS 01985 -"Adoption Subsidies Guide")
Family, Children and Adult Services Procedure Letter No. 247
July 8, 2013
TO: Family, Children and Adult Services Manual Holders
FROM: Michael B. Colbert, Director
SUBJECT: Revisions to JFS 01985 "Adoption Subsidies Guide"

This letter transmits revisions to the JFS 01985 "Adoption Subsidies Guide." The following is a brief explanation of the changes:

  • The Title IV-E adoption subsidy program section has been reworded and revised to reflect current policy.
  • The Federal Adoption Tax Credit information has been updated to reflect the amount of tax credit families may be eligible for under the federal tax credit program for tax years 2012 and 2013.

The JFS 01985 "Adoption Subsidies Guide" can be ordered through Publications Central on the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) Web site at http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/ordercom.asp.

INSTRUCTIONS:

The following chart indicates the materials that should be deleted from the Family, Children and Adult Services Manual (FCASM) and the materials that should be added.

LOCATIONREMOVE AND FILE AS OBSOLETEINSERT/REPLACEMENT
FORMSJFS 01985 (Rev. 8/2010)JFS 01985 (Rev. 7/2013)
PROCEDURE LETTERS FCASPL No. 247