The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) is pleased to announce the allocation of AdoptOHIO Kids incentive funds to public children services agencies (PCSAs) for the promotion of permanent families for children through adoption. A total of $4.1 million dollars in TANF funds is available in SFY'06, for AdoptOHIO Kids allocations to PCSAs. The details of this allocation may be found in Ohio Administrative Code rule 5101:9-6-75.

The allocation is to be used to enhance adoption programs to increase the overall number of finalized adoptions. A special emphasis is placed on actions that will decrease the length of time required to complete adoptions to achieve or maintain compliance with the Child and Family Services Review (CFSR) performance measure for timely finalizations.

Should you have additional questions about this administrative procedure transmittal letter, please contact your local fiscal supervisor or call the Bureau of County Finance and Technical Assistance (BCFTA) at (614) 752-9194.