All articles about Ohio Foster Care Licensing Guide.
The ODJFS and DCY portals contain every Ohio foster care rule but are built for administrators. These alternatives translate them into actionable guidance for families.
The best resource for Ohio kinship caregivers navigating foster care licensing is one that explains the KSP-to-licensure financial bridge and the 88-county system.
How foster care works in Hamilton, Franklin, Summit, Lucas, and Montgomery counties in Ohio — agencies, timelines, and what differs county to county.
A room-by-room walkthrough of Ohio's foster care home safety audit requirements under OAC 5101:2-7-12, so you fix failure points before the inspector arrives.
A direct comparison of Ohio's county PCSA orientation packets against a comprehensive licensing guide — what each covers, where each falls short, and which to use.
How to decide between Ohio's 88 county PCSAs and private foster care agencies — comparing per diems, caseworker ratios, support services, and training schedules.
Ohio kinship care payments, the Kinship Support Program, and how to transition from KSP to full foster certification for higher per diems.