New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Form OCFS-5183F is a Household Composition and Relationships Form used by individuals or couples applying to become foster-adoptive parents to provide information about the members of their household and their relationships.

The form consists of sections where the applicant lists all household members, including their ages and relationships. The purpose is to understand the composition of the household and assess its suitability for children.

Form OCFS-5183E is a Safety Review Form used by individuals or couples applying to become foster-adoptive parents to assess the safety of their home environment.

The form consists of sections where the applicant answers questions about the safety of their home, including fire escape plans, presence of hazardous materials, and safety measures in place. The purpose is to ensure that the living environment is safe and suitable for children.

Form OCFS-5183D is a Foster-Adoptive Applicant Medical Report used by individuals or couples applying to become foster-adoptive parents to provide medical information.

The form consists of sections where the applicant discloses medical history, physical conditions, and medications. This medical information is used to assess the applicant's overall health and ability to provide care to foster or adoptive children.

Form OCFS-5183C is a Family Adoption Registry Information form (formerly known as Application To Adopt) used by individuals or couples interested in adopting children.

The form consists of sections where the applicant provides personal and contact information, details about their household, their reasons for wanting to adopt, and information about their preferences and expectations for the adoption process.

Form OCFS-5183B is a Foster-Adoptive Parent Application used by individuals who wish to become both foster and adoptive parents for children in need of care.

The form consists of sections where the applicant provides personal and contact information, details about their household, their motivation for becoming foster-adoptive parents, their parenting philosophy, and their agreement to abide by state regulations.

Form OCFS-5183A is a Self Assessment form used by individuals interested in becoming foster or adoptive parents to assess their readiness and suitability for the role.

The form consists of sections where the applicant answers a series of questions about their personal background, experiences, and their understanding of foster or adoptive parenting responsibilities. This self-assessment helps individuals gauge their readiness and identify areas that may need further consideration.

Form OCFS-5109 is a Family First Prevention Services Act - Applicant Currently Living Outside New York State used by individuals who are currently residing outside of New York State and are interested in becoming foster or adoptive parents under the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA).

The form consists of sections where the applicant provides personal and contact information, details about their current living situation, their motivation for becoming foster or adoptive parents, and their agreement to abide by FFPSA requirements.

Form OCFS-5108 is a Family First Prevention Services Act - Out of State Child Abuse Register Check used by agencies to conduct a child abuse registry check for individuals who have lived in other states as part of FFPSA requirements.

The form consists of sections where the requesting agency provides information about the individual, including their previous states of residence and the purpose of the request. This form facilitates the process of checking the individual's background against out-of-state child abuse registries.

Form OCFS-5107 is an FFPSA of 2018 Out of State Child Abuse Register Check Letter used to request information from other states' child abuse registries as part of the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) requirements.

The form consists of sections where the requesting agency provides information about the child and the purpose of the request. This letter initiates the process of checking the child's background against out-of-state child abuse registries to ensure safety and appropriateness of placement.

Form OCFS-5052 is an ICPC Quarterly Supervision Report Form used by caseworkers to provide updates and information on the status of a child's placement when the child is placed out of state under the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC).

The form consists of sections where caseworkers provide details about the child's placement, including living arrangements, progress, well-being, and compliance with the ICPC requirements. This report is crucial for keeping track of the child's welfare and ensuring compliance with the ICPC.