The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) is rescinding the existing Administrative Code rule 5101:9-6-35 and issuing a new 5101:9-6-35 "Chafee Allocation" as a result of an internal five year rule review. There are no changes in allocation methodology. However, as of January 1, 2009, data will no longer be gathered from the Family Services Information System (FACSIS), and will be solely be collected from the Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System. Please also note that services reimbursable under the Chafee allocation are outlined in rule 5101:2-42-19 of the Administrative Code for independent living services for a youth still in the custody of an agency and in rule 5101:2-42-19.2 of the administrative code for youth who have emancipated and request independent living services.

Instructions:

Please direct inquiries to your ODJFS Fiscal Supervisors/Bureau of County Finance and Technical Assistance at (614) 752-9194.