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2020
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Foster Care
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2020
OCFS-5183D-S - Reporte Médico del Solicitante de Cuidado Temporal/Adopción (Primera y Segunda Parte)
Foster/Adoptive Applicant Medical Report (Part 1and Part 2)
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Foster/Adoptive Applicant Medical Report (Part 1and Part 2)
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Spanish
Foster Care
Forms
2018
OCFS-5183E-S - Formulario de Revisión de Seguridad
Safety Review Form
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Safety Review Form
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Spanish
Foster Care
Forms
2019
20-OCFS-ADM-08 - Approval of Emergency Foster Boarding Homes and Expanded Waiver Authority
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to release the standardized forms that must be used to complete the expedited home studies to approve emergency foster boarding homes (FBHs). It also reminds local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulations that allow LDSSs/VAs to approve kin as emergency FBHs to provide care to a specific child(ren) who needs immediate placement in an FBH. Finally, this ADM informs LDSSs and VAs about amendments to OCFS regulations that expand the definition of "relative” for the purpose of approval of an FBH and expands regulatory non-safety, non-statutory waiver authority to include individuals who meet the requirements to become an approved FBH.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to release the standardized forms that must be used to complete the expedited home studies to approve emergency foster boarding homes (FBHs). It also reminds local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulations that allow LDSSs/VAs to approve kin as emergency FBHs to provide care to a specific child(ren) who needs immediate placement in an FBH. Finally, this ADM informs LDSSs and VAs about amendments to OCFS regulations that expand the definition of "relative” for the purpose of approval of an FBH and expands regulatory non-safety, non-statutory waiver authority to include individuals who meet the requirements to become an approved FBH.
English
Foster Care
Policies, External
2020
20-OCFS-ADM-08 - Approval of Emergency Foster Boarding Homes and Expanded Waiver Authority
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to release the standardized forms that must be used to complete the expedited home studies to approve emergency foster boarding homes (FBHs). It also reminds local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulations that allow LDSSs/VAs to approve kin as emergency FBHs to provide care to a specific child(ren) who needs immediate placement in an FBH. Finally, this ADM informs LDSSs and VAs about amendments to OCFS regulations that expand the definition of "relative” for the purpose of approval of an FBH and expands regulatory non-safety, non-statutory waiver authority to include individuals who meet the requirements to become an approved FBH.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to release the standardized forms that must be used to complete the expedited home studies to approve emergency foster boarding homes (FBHs). It also reminds local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulations that allow LDSSs/VAs to approve kin as emergency FBHs to provide care to a specific child(ren) who needs immediate placement in an FBH. Finally, this ADM informs LDSSs and VAs about amendments to OCFS regulations that expand the definition of "relative” for the purpose of approval of an FBH and expands regulatory non-safety, non-statutory waiver authority to include individuals who meet the requirements to become an approved FBH.
English
Foster Care
Policies, External
2020
OCFS-5183F-S - Formulario de Composición del Hogar y Relaciones Entre el Grupo Familiar
Household Composition and Relationships Form
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Household Composition and Relationships Form
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Spanish
Foster Care
Forms
2019
OCFS-5183I-S - Características de Recursos
Resource Characteristics
Part of the OCFS-5183 certification approval packet.
Resource Characteristics
Part of the OCFS-5183 certification approval packet.
Spanish
Foster Care
Forms
2019
20-OCFS-LCM-07 - Federal Fiscal Year 2020 John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood: Independent Living Allocations
The purpose of the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (CFCP) is to offer assistance to help current and former foster care youths achieve self-sufficiency. This Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) informs local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the CFCP allocations from the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2020 funds. The allocations contained in this memorandum’s Attachment A may be used for Independent Living (IL) services expenditures made from October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020, and claimed by March 31, 2021.
The purpose of the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (CFCP) is to offer assistance to help current and former foster care youths achieve self-sufficiency. This Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) informs local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the CFCP allocations from the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2020 funds. The allocations contained in this memorandum’s Attachment A may be used for Independent Living (IL) services expenditures made from October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020, and claimed by March 31, 2021.
English
Foster Care
Policies, External
2020
20-OCFS-LCM-07 - Federal Fiscal Year 2020 John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood: Independent Living Allocations
The purpose of the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (CFCP) is to offer assistance to help current and former foster care youths achieve self-sufficiency. This Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) informs local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the CFCP allocations from the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2020 funds. The allocations contained in this memorandum’s Attachment A may be used for Independent Living (IL) services expenditures made from October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020, and claimed by March 31, 2021.
The purpose of the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (CFCP) is to offer assistance to help current and former foster care youths achieve self-sufficiency. This Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) informs local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the CFCP allocations from the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2020 funds. The allocations contained in this memorandum’s Attachment A may be used for Independent Living (IL) services expenditures made from October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020, and claimed by March 31, 2021.
English
Foster Care
Policies, External
2020
20-OCFS-ADM-05 - Requirement to Make Information Available to Nonparent Caregivers Relating to Available Services and Assistance Programs
As directed by 12-ADM-01, social services districts (districts) are required by Social Services Law (SSL) §392 to make information available to relative caregivers caring for children outside of the foster care system on financial assistance and services programs as well as information on how to apply for them. Chapter 399 of the Laws of 2019 (Chapter 399) amended SSL §392 to expand this requirement to nonrelative caregivers and other prospective suitable persons, to include additional information that must be provided, and to require that all information be provided in writing and available through districts’ websites.
As directed by 12-ADM-01, social services districts (districts) are required by Social Services Law (SSL) §392 to make information available to relative caregivers caring for children outside of the foster care system on financial assistance and services programs as well as information on how to apply for them. Chapter 399 of the Laws of 2019 (Chapter 399) amended SSL §392 to expand this requirement to nonrelative caregivers and other prospective suitable persons, to include additional information that must be provided, and to require that all information be provided in writing and available through districts’ websites.
English
Foster Care
Policies, External
2020
20-OCFS-ADM-05 - Requirement to Make Information Available to Nonparent Caregivers Relating to Available Services and Assistance Programs
As directed by 12-ADM-01, social services districts (districts) are required by Social Services Law (SSL) §392 to make information available to relative caregivers caring for children outside of the foster care system on financial assistance and services programs as well as information on how to apply for them. Chapter 399 of the Laws of 2019 (Chapter 399) amended SSL §392 to expand this requirement to nonrelative caregivers and other prospective suitable persons, to include additional information that must be provided, and to require that all information be provided in writing and available through districts’ websites.
As directed by 12-ADM-01, social services districts (districts) are required by Social Services Law (SSL) §392 to make information available to relative caregivers caring for children outside of the foster care system on financial assistance and services programs as well as information on how to apply for them. Chapter 399 of the Laws of 2019 (Chapter 399) amended SSL §392 to expand this requirement to nonrelative caregivers and other prospective suitable persons, to include additional information that must be provided, and to require that all information be provided in writing and available through districts’ websites.
English
Foster Care
Policies, External
2020
20-OCFS-ADM-04 - Replacement Clothing for Children in Foster Care
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of changes in the Welfare Management System (WMS) regarding the authorization and payment of replacement clothing for children in foster care residing in foster boarding homes (FBHs). This ADM does not change the WMS authorization process for initial clothing for children in foster care residing in FBHs or child care facility settings.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of changes in the Welfare Management System (WMS) regarding the authorization and payment of replacement clothing for children in foster care residing in foster boarding homes (FBHs). This ADM does not change the WMS authorization process for initial clothing for children in foster care residing in FBHs or child care facility settings.
English
Foster Care
Policies, External
2020
20-OCFS-ADM-04 - Replacement Clothing for Children in Foster Care
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of changes in the Welfare Management System (WMS) regarding the authorization and payment of replacement clothing for children in foster care residing in foster boarding homes (FBHs). This ADM does not change the WMS authorization process for initial clothing for children in foster care residing in FBHs or child care facility settings.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of changes in the Welfare Management System (WMS) regarding the authorization and payment of replacement clothing for children in foster care residing in foster boarding homes (FBHs). This ADM does not change the WMS authorization process for initial clothing for children in foster care residing in FBHs or child care facility settings.
English
Foster Care
Policies, External
2020
OCFS-5183G-S - Ejemplo de Plantilla de Genograma
Genogram Sample Template
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Genogram Sample Template
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Spanish
Foster Care
Forms
2019
OCFS-5183J-S - Acuerdo del Padre/Madre de Crianza Temporal con la Agencia Autorizada
Foster Parent Agreement With Authorized Agency
Part of the OCFS-5183 certification approval packet.
Foster Parent Agreement With Authorized Agency
Part of the OCFS-5183 certification approval packet.
Spanish
Foster Care
Forms
2019
19-OCFS-ADM-21 - Expansion of Background Checks for Congregate Care Staff Under the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA)
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the expanded background check requirements for persons working in congregate care programs due to the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) and Part I of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2019 (Chapter 56). FFPSA requires: a) a state and national criminal history record check; b) a check of the in-state child abuse and maltreatment register (Statewide Central Register [SCR database check); and c) a check of the child abuse register in any other state in which the person resided within the last five years. This ADM contains updated guidance related to background check requirements. The previous ADM, Expansion of Background Checks for Congregate Care Staff (19-OCFS-ADM-04), is canceled.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the expanded background check requirements for persons working in congregate care programs due to the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) and Part I of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2019 (Chapter 56). FFPSA requires: a) a state and national criminal history record check; b) a check of the in-state child abuse and maltreatment register (Statewide Central Register [SCR database check); and c) a check of the child abuse register in any other state in which the person resided within the last five years. This ADM contains updated guidance related to background check requirements. The previous ADM, Expansion of Background Checks for Congregate Care Staff (19-OCFS-ADM-04), is canceled.
English
Foster Care
Policies, External
2019
19-OCFS-ADM-20 - Maximum State Aid Rates for Foster Care Programs and In-State Committee on Special Education (CSE) Placements – Effective July 1, 2019, Through March 31, 2020
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to issue maximum state aid rates (MSARs) for foster care programs and in-state Committee on Special Education (CSE) maintenance rates for New York State Education Department (SED)-approved residential programs, effective July 1, 2019, through March 31, 2020.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to issue maximum state aid rates (MSARs) for foster care programs and in-state Committee on Special Education (CSE) maintenance rates for New York State Education Department (SED)-approved residential programs, effective July 1, 2019, through March 31, 2020.
English
Foster Care
Policies, External
2019
OCFS-4777 - Federal Foster Care Candidacy Determination Form
This form is used to Determination or six-month Redetermination Foster Care Candidacy reimbursement.
This form is used to Determination or six-month Redetermination Foster Care Candidacy reimbursement.
English
Foster Care
Forms
2019
OCFS-5183L-S - Reautorización Anual−Evaluación y Determinación
Annual Reauthorization Assessment and Determination
Annual Reauthorization Assessment and Determination
Annual Reauthorization Assessment and Determination
Annual Reauthorization Assessment and Determination
Spanish
Foster Care
Forms
2019