Foster Care Time Study Materials. Attachment C - Activities Example

Form Foster Care Time Study Materials - Attachment C - Activities Example is a form used by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) to record a detailed description of the activities, services, and other engagements that a foster child or caregiver (parent, guardian, or foster parent) has experienced or been involved in.

This form consists of four main sections: 1) Activity Description; 2) Activity Location; 3) Activity Notes; and 4) Activity Provider. The Activity Description section requires information about the type of activity, the provider of the activity, and the start and end time of the activity. The Activity Location section requires details about the location of the activity, such as the address, city, and zip code. The Activity Notes section requires additional information about the activity, such as the purpose of the activity, the individual responsible for the activity, and the reason for the activity. Finally, the Activity Provider section requires information about the provider of the activity, such as the name, contact information, and relationship to the child.

It is important to accurately complete the form because it provides the OCFS with a detailed description of the activities, services, and other engagements that the child or caregiver has experienced. This information is used to ensure that the child is receiving the necessary support and resources to ensure their health and safety. Inaccurate completion of the form may lead to inaccurate evaluation of the child or caregiver’s situation.

An example scenario where this form would be used is when an OCFS caseworker is visiting a foster home to evaluate the care and resources the child is receiving. The caseworker would need to complete the form to provide a detailed description of the activities, services, and other engagements the child or caregiver has experienced. The caseworker should also provide any additional documents, such as a log of the activities, to support the information provided in the form.

The form serves as an alternative to other forms used for similar purposes, such as the Foster Care Time Study Materials - Attachment B - Activities Summary. While both forms provide detailed descriptions of the activities, services, and other engagements that a foster child or caregiver has experienced, the Activities Summary form provides a more comprehensive overview of the activities, including the total time spent on each activity.