Current through all regulations passed and filed through September 16, 2024
(A) The state
of Ohio interstate compact on the placement of children (ICPC) office
is to serve as
the central approving authority for all requests for services related to the
placement of children into or outside of Ohio by private child placing agencies
(PCPA), private noncustodial agencies (PNA) and courts.
(B) If the potential resource is not already
certified or approved, and the PCPA, PNA, or court receives a request from the
Ohio ICPC office for the evaluation of an Ohio placement resource, the PCPA,
PNA, or court
is to:
(1) Prepare
the home assessment in accordance with the administrative rule governing the
placement resource being considered.
(a) A
foster home
is to be evaluated pursuant to Chapters 5101:2-5 and
5101:2-7 of the Administrative Code.
(b) An adoptive home
is to be
evaluated pursuant to Chapter 5101:2-48 of the Administrative Code.
(c) A relative or non-relative kin home
is to
be evaluated pursuant to rule
5101:2-42-18 of the
Administrative Code unless the sending state requires the relative or
non-relative kin to be certified as a foster home or approved as an adoptive
home.
(d) If a parent home is to be
evaluated, rule
5101:2-42-18 of the
Administrative Code may be used as a guideline, however the restrictions listed
in paragraphs (F) and (G) of rule
5101:2-42-18 of the
Administrative Code do not apply to parent home assessments, unless the sending
state requires the parent to be certified as a foster parent or approved as an
adoptive home.
(2) Prior
to the final approval of the interstate placement, the following documentation
is to be
submitted to the Ohio ICPC office:
(a) The
home assessment narrative.
(b) A
written statement that assures:
(i) The
prospective caregivers were provided all available information about the
child.
(ii) The PCPA, PNA, or court
will be supervising the placement.
(c) All attachments to the homestudy in accordance
with the rule for the type of home that is the subject of the assessment, such
as copies of criminal background checks, references, etc.
(3) If a homestudy can not be completed and a
recommendation made within thirty business days, notification of the delay
is to be
sent to the Ohio ICPC office prior to the expiration of the thirty day period
so that the sending state may be notified.
(C) If the Ohio ICPC office approves the
placement of a child for whom the PCPA, PNA, or court has an agreement to
provide supervision, the PCPA, PNA, or court
is to:
(1) Begin providing monthly face to face
supervision.
(2) Submit progress
reports to the Ohio ICPC office monthly.
(3) Notify the sending agency and the Ohio
ICPC office if the child's placement disrupts and there is a need to make
immediate plans for the child's return to the sending state or for an
alternative placement.
