Background

On November 19, 2021, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services received notification regarding updated guidance from the Children’s Bureau on Qualified Residential Treatment Programs and provisions of the Family First Prevention Services Act. As a result of the guidance, a new Ohio Administrative Code rule 5101:2-42-12.1 will be forthcoming. In the interim, it is important for Title IV-E agencies to follow the guidance below.

Assessment requirements for a child placed in a Non-QRTP setting which becomes QRTP compliant:

For each IV-E eligible child placed in a non-QRTP setting on or after October 1, 2021, the requirements outlined in rule 5101:2-42-12 of the Administrative Code are to be followed beginning with the effective date the agency has met the qualified residential treatment program (QRTP) certification requirements and is considered compliant.

If you have any questions, please contact the Substitute Care Policy Developer, Jennifer Kobel, at Jennifer.Kobel@jfs.ohio.gov.

INSTRUCTIONS:  The following chart identifies what materials should be removed from the Family, Children and Adult Services Manual (FCASM) and what materials are to be added to the FCASM.