ODJFS RULES

The following are the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services

rules regarding Foster Care and Adoption.

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Instructions for Internet Access to the ODJFS Family, Children and Adult Services Electric Manuals The electric manuals include the most up-to-date version of ODJFS rules.

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1. Go to the following internet address:

2. Select “Families and Children”.

3. Select “Family, Children and Adult Services Manual”.

4. Select “Foster Care Licensing”

5. Select the appropriate rule and read from there. 

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The most relevant rules would be 5101:2-1-01 or any of the 5101:2-5 or 5101:2-7 rules. Those rules are the most relevant for foster parents.

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If you would like a .pdf zipped copy of our agency rules and policies, you must be a foster parent with Isaiahs's Place and you can inquire by emailing us at info@isaiahsplace.com

Rule Definitions

Rules for

Foster Agencies

Rules for

Foster Parents

Rules for

Adoption