Ohio Code § 5103.161

§ 5103.161.

As used in this section, “ permanent custody ” has the same meaning as in section 2151.011 of the Revised Code . If a private child placing agency or public children services agency has placed a

child in a foster home or with a relative of the child, other than a parent of the

child, the agency shall notify the child's foster caregiver or relative if the agency

seeks permanent custody of the child, or, if the agency already has permanent custody

of the child, seeks to place the child for adoption.  The notice also shall inform the foster caregiver or relative that the foster caregiver

or relative can be considered for adoption.  If the foster caregiver or relative informs the agency that the foster caregiver

or relative wants to adopt the child, the agency shall inform the foster caregiver

or relative of the process for obtaining an application to adopt the child and that

the child may be placed for adoption in another home even if the foster caregiver

or relative submits the application.  If the agency is given permanent custody of the child and the foster caregiver or

relative has informed the agency of the foster caregiver's or relative's desire to

adopt the child, the agency shall consider giving preference to an adult relative

over a nonrelative caregiver when determining an adoptive placement for the child,

provided the adult relative satisfies all relevant child protection standards and

the agency determines that the placement is in the child's best interest.