Family preservation center operational requirements

A certified family preservation center shall do the following: (A) Obtain and maintain accreditation under the commission on accreditation of rehabilitation facilities, the joint commission on accreditation of healthcare organizations, or the council on accreditation for children and family services; (B) Obtain and maintain certification by the Ohio department of mental health and addiction services ; (C) Provide family preservation programs informed by evidence-based or promising practices, including all of the following: (1) Family case management; (2) Service referral and linkage; (3) Parent education; (4) Trauma screening and healing-centered interventions. Last updated October 20, 2025 at 11:57 AM