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20-OCFS-ADM-22-R1 - Persons In Need of Supervision Reform Changes (Revised 11/08/2023)
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to provide an updated outline and description of the changes made to Article 7 of the Family Court Act (FCA) to enact Persons In Need of Supervision (PINS) reform effective January 1, 2020. Please note that provisions related to truancy allegations of youth, pursuant to Chapter 362 of the Laws of 2018, went into effect as of March 7, 2019. In accordance with legislation enacted in 2017, all state reimbursement funding for PINS placements was eliminated as of January 1, 2020. As such, this guidance is necessary to outline the impacts of the 2019 Persons In Need of Supervision (PINS) reform legislation, which limits the settings PINS respondent youth can be placed, eliminates the use of detention for PINS youth, and sets firm time limits regarding placement periods and the filing of placement extensions. This ADM replaces 19-OCFS-ADM-22—Persons In Need of Supervision Reform Changes, which was previously issued.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to provide an updated outline and description of the changes made to Article 7 of the Family Court Act (FCA) to enact Persons In Need of Supervision (PINS) reform effective January 1, 2020. Please note that provisions related to truancy allegations of youth, pursuant to Chapter 362 of the Laws of 2018, went into effect as of March 7, 2019. In accordance with legislation enacted in 2017, all state reimbursement funding for PINS placements was eliminated as of January 1, 2020. As such, this guidance is necessary to outline the impacts of the 2019 Persons In Need of Supervision (PINS) reform legislation, which limits the settings PINS respondent youth can be placed, eliminates the use of detention for PINS youth, and sets firm time limits regarding placement periods and the filing of placement extensions. This ADM replaces 19-OCFS-ADM-22—Persons In Need of Supervision Reform Changes, which was previously issued.
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Youth Development and Partnerships for Success
Protective Services State Central Register
Foster Care
Protective Services State Central Register
Foster Care
Policies, External
2020
20-OCFS-ADM-22-R1 - Persons In Need of Supervision Reform Changes (Revised 11/08/2023)
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to provide an updated outline and description of the changes made to Article 7 of the Family Court Act (FCA) to enact Persons In Need of Supervision (PINS) reform effective January 1, 2020. Please note that provisions related to truancy allegations of youth, pursuant to Chapter 362 of the Laws of 2018, went into effect as of March 7, 2019. In accordance with legislation enacted in 2017, all state reimbursement funding for PINS placements was eliminated as of January 1, 2020. As such, this guidance is necessary to outline the impacts of the 2019 Persons In Need of Supervision (PINS) reform legislation, which limits the settings PINS respondent youth can be placed, eliminates the use of detention for PINS youth, and sets firm time limits regarding placement periods and the filing of placement extensions. This ADM replaces 19-OCFS-ADM-22—Persons In Need of Supervision Reform Changes, which was previously issued.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to provide an updated outline and description of the changes made to Article 7 of the Family Court Act (FCA) to enact Persons In Need of Supervision (PINS) reform effective January 1, 2020. Please note that provisions related to truancy allegations of youth, pursuant to Chapter 362 of the Laws of 2018, went into effect as of March 7, 2019. In accordance with legislation enacted in 2017, all state reimbursement funding for PINS placements was eliminated as of January 1, 2020. As such, this guidance is necessary to outline the impacts of the 2019 Persons In Need of Supervision (PINS) reform legislation, which limits the settings PINS respondent youth can be placed, eliminates the use of detention for PINS youth, and sets firm time limits regarding placement periods and the filing of placement extensions. This ADM replaces 19-OCFS-ADM-22—Persons In Need of Supervision Reform Changes, which was previously issued.
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Youth Development and Partnerships for Success
Protective Services State Central Register
Foster Care
Protective Services State Central Register
Foster Care
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2020
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Family Type Homes for Adults
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2023
23-OCFS-INF-11 - Methodology for New York State Child Care Block Grant Allocations
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to inform local social services districts (districts) about updates to the methodology and funding for the New York State Child Care Block Grant (NYSCCBG) Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) and to encourage all districts to continue to authorize cases to spend down available funds.
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to inform local social services districts (districts) about updates to the methodology and funding for the New York State Child Care Block Grant (NYSCCBG) Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) and to encourage all districts to continue to authorize cases to spend down available funds.
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Commission for the Blind
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2018
23-OCFS-LCM-24 - CAPTA/CARA State Grant FY2023
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the availability of federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 (CARA) funds in the state fiscal year (SFY) 2023-24. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 has made $4,708,412 in federal funds available to New York State during federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023. The purpose of this funding is to help states improve their response to families and infants affected by substance use disorders (including alcohol and other substances). The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is making available to LDSSs $3,770,000 of the federal CARA funds in this SFY. Future appropriations are contingent on New York State receiving the appropriate federal funds. This LCM also provides information on each district’s allocation, how districts may use the funds, and planning and claiming requirements.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the availability of federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 (CARA) funds in the state fiscal year (SFY) 2023-24. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 has made $4,708,412 in federal funds available to New York State during federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023. The purpose of this funding is to help states improve their response to families and infants affected by substance use disorders (including alcohol and other substances). The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is making available to LDSSs $3,770,000 of the federal CARA funds in this SFY. Future appropriations are contingent on New York State receiving the appropriate federal funds. This LCM also provides information on each district’s allocation, how districts may use the funds, and planning and claiming requirements.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
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2023
23-OCFS-LCM-24 - CAPTA/CARA State Grant FY2023
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the availability of federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 (CARA) funds in the state fiscal year (SFY) 2023-24. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 has made $4,708,412 in federal funds available to New York State during federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023. The purpose of this funding is to help states improve their response to families and infants affected by substance use disorders (including alcohol and other substances). The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is making available to LDSSs $3,770,000 of the federal CARA funds in this SFY. Future appropriations are contingent on New York State receiving the appropriate federal funds. This LCM also provides information on each district’s allocation, how districts may use the funds, and planning and claiming requirements.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the availability of federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 (CARA) funds in the state fiscal year (SFY) 2023-24. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 has made $4,708,412 in federal funds available to New York State during federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023. The purpose of this funding is to help states improve their response to families and infants affected by substance use disorders (including alcohol and other substances). The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is making available to LDSSs $3,770,000 of the federal CARA funds in this SFY. Future appropriations are contingent on New York State receiving the appropriate federal funds. This LCM also provides information on each district’s allocation, how districts may use the funds, and planning and claiming requirements.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
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2023
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Protective Services State Central Register
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2023
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Protective Services State Central Register
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2023
23-OCFS-INF-10 - Guidelines for Parent Advocate Programs
The purpose of this informational letter (INF) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of guidelines for operating a Parent Advocate Program. Parent Advocate Programs operate with parent advocates who are defined as persons who have been previously recipients of child welfare services; who have successfully addressed the issues that brought the family to the attention of child welfare; who have been reunified with their children, if applicable; and who have subsequently been successfully trained as a parent advocate to work within the child welfare system. Such person is either an employee or under contract with an LDSS or VA.
The purpose of this informational letter (INF) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of guidelines for operating a Parent Advocate Program. Parent Advocate Programs operate with parent advocates who are defined as persons who have been previously recipients of child welfare services; who have successfully addressed the issues that brought the family to the attention of child welfare; who have been reunified with their children, if applicable; and who have subsequently been successfully trained as a parent advocate to work within the child welfare system. Such person is either an employee or under contract with an LDSS or VA.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023
23-OCFS-INF-10 - Guidelines for Parent Advocate Programs
The purpose of this informational letter (INF) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of guidelines for operating a Parent Advocate Program. Parent Advocate Programs operate with parent advocates who are defined as persons who have been previously recipients of child welfare services; who have successfully addressed the issues that brought the family to the attention of child welfare; who have been reunified with their children, if applicable; and who have subsequently been successfully trained as a parent advocate to work within the child welfare system. Such person is either an employee or under contract with an LDSS or VA.
The purpose of this informational letter (INF) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of guidelines for operating a Parent Advocate Program. Parent Advocate Programs operate with parent advocates who are defined as persons who have been previously recipients of child welfare services; who have successfully addressed the issues that brought the family to the attention of child welfare; who have been reunified with their children, if applicable; and who have subsequently been successfully trained as a parent advocate to work within the child welfare system. Such person is either an employee or under contract with an LDSS or VA.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023
23-OCFS-LCM-23 - Child Protective Services Manual Updates
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of updates to the New York State Child Protective Services Manual (CPS Manual; August 2023). These updates replace prior iterations of the manual and are intended to reflect the most recent law, regulation, and policy.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of updates to the New York State Child Protective Services Manual (CPS Manual; August 2023). These updates replace prior iterations of the manual and are intended to reflect the most recent law, regulation, and policy.
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Strategic Planning and Policy Development
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2023
23-OCFS-LCM-23 - Child Protective Services Manual Updates
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of updates to the New York State Child Protective Services Manual (CPS Manual; August 2023). These updates replace prior iterations of the manual and are intended to reflect the most recent law, regulation, and policy.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of updates to the New York State Child Protective Services Manual (CPS Manual; August 2023). These updates replace prior iterations of the manual and are intended to reflect the most recent law, regulation, and policy.
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Strategic Planning and Policy Development
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2023
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Child Care: LDSS
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2023
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Child Care: LDSS
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2023
23-OCFS-ADM-19 - Updates to the Putative Father Registry
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the provisions of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2020 that broaden the scope of information recorded in the Putative Father Registry, and of the provisions of Chapter 828 of the Laws of 2022 that expand the categories of unmarried parents whose consent to the adoption of a child in foster care is required, and changes to the notification and collection of information provisions with respect to certain child welfare proceedings.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the provisions of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2020 that broaden the scope of information recorded in the Putative Father Registry, and of the provisions of Chapter 828 of the Laws of 2022 that expand the categories of unmarried parents whose consent to the adoption of a child in foster care is required, and changes to the notification and collection of information provisions with respect to certain child welfare proceedings.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023
23-OCFS-ADM-19 - Updates to the Putative Father Registry
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the provisions of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2020 that broaden the scope of information recorded in the Putative Father Registry, and of the provisions of Chapter 828 of the Laws of 2022 that expand the categories of unmarried parents whose consent to the adoption of a child in foster care is required, and changes to the notification and collection of information provisions with respect to certain child welfare proceedings.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the provisions of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2020 that broaden the scope of information recorded in the Putative Father Registry, and of the provisions of Chapter 828 of the Laws of 2022 that expand the categories of unmarried parents whose consent to the adoption of a child in foster care is required, and changes to the notification and collection of information provisions with respect to certain child welfare proceedings.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023
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Child Care: LDSS
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2023
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Child Care: LDSS
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2023
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Child Care: LDSS
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2023
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Child Care: LDSS
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2023
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Child Care: LDSS
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2023
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Child Care: LDSS
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Child Care: LDSS
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2023
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Child Care: LDSS
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2023
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Child Care: LDSS
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2023
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Child Care: LDSS
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2023
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Child Care: LDSS
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2023
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Child Care: LDSS
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2023
23-OCFS-LCM-12-R2 - New York State Child Care Block Grant Allocations April 1, 2023-September 30, 2024 (Revised October 16, 2023)
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of their allocations and maintenance of effort (MOE) levels for the New York State Child Care Block Grant (NYSCCBG) child care assistance program for the period April 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of their allocations and maintenance of effort (MOE) levels for the New York State Child Care Block Grant (NYSCCBG) child care assistance program for the period April 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024.
English
Child Care Services
Policies, External
2023
23-OCFS-LCM-12-R2 - New York State Child Care Block Grant Allocations April 1, 2023-September 30, 2024 (Revised October 16, 2023)
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of their allocations and maintenance of effort (MOE) levels for the New York State Child Care Block Grant (NYSCCBG) child care assistance program for the period April 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of their allocations and maintenance of effort (MOE) levels for the New York State Child Care Block Grant (NYSCCBG) child care assistance program for the period April 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024.
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Child Care Services
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2023
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2023
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2023
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Foster Care
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2023
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2023
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2023
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Foster Care
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2023
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Foster Care
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2023
23-OCFS-ADM-18 - 2023 Changes to Child Care Assistance Regulations: Parts 404 and 415 Document Posting
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local social services districts (districts) of changes to Title 18 of the official compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (18 NYCRR), Parts 404 and 415, that were made in accordance with the enacted New York State Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, under Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2023, to further combat the child care crisis throughout New York state. With this ADM, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is providing an overview of the statutory and regulatory changes. This ADM also provides implementation guidance including directing the use of eight revised client notices that must be used by districts to provide notification to families about actions related to their child care assistance.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local social services districts (districts) of changes to Title 18 of the official compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (18 NYCRR), Parts 404 and 415, that were made in accordance with the enacted New York State Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, under Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2023, to further combat the child care crisis throughout New York state. With this ADM, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is providing an overview of the statutory and regulatory changes. This ADM also provides implementation guidance including directing the use of eight revised client notices that must be used by districts to provide notification to families about actions related to their child care assistance.
English
Child Care Services
Policies, External
2023
23-OCFS-ADM-18 - 2023 Changes to Child Care Assistance Regulations: Parts 404 and 415 Document Posting
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local social services districts (districts) of changes to Title 18 of the official compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (18 NYCRR), Parts 404 and 415, that were made in accordance with the enacted New York State Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, under Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2023, to further combat the child care crisis throughout New York state. With this ADM, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is providing an overview of the statutory and regulatory changes. This ADM also provides implementation guidance including directing the use of eight revised client notices that must be used by districts to provide notification to families about actions related to their child care assistance.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local social services districts (districts) of changes to Title 18 of the official compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (18 NYCRR), Parts 404 and 415, that were made in accordance with the enacted New York State Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, under Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2023, to further combat the child care crisis throughout New York state. With this ADM, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is providing an overview of the statutory and regulatory changes. This ADM also provides implementation guidance including directing the use of eight revised client notices that must be used by districts to provide notification to families about actions related to their child care assistance.
English
Child Care Services
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2023
Chinese, traditional
Foster Care
Adoption
Adoption
Forms
2019
Chinese, traditional
Foster Care
Adoption
Adoption
Forms
2019
OCFS-5183B-TC - 寄養/收養父母申請
Foster-Adoptive Parent Application
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Foster-Adoptive Parent Application
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Chinese, traditional
Foster Care
Adoption
Adoption
Forms
2019
OCFS-5183B-TC - 寄養/收養父母申請
Foster-Adoptive Parent Application
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Foster-Adoptive Parent Application
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Chinese, traditional
Foster Care
Adoption
Adoption
Forms
2019
OCFS-5183C-TC - 家庭收養登記簿資訊
Family Adoption Registry Information
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Family Adoption Registry Information
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Chinese, traditional
Foster Care
Adoption
Adoption
Forms
2019