OCFS-2202. Voluntary Placement Agreement

Form OCFS-2202, also known as the “Voluntary Placement Agreement”, is a form used by individuals, family members, or other legal guardians to place a child into foster care - that is to say, it is a formal agreement to voluntarily place a child with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) for foster care. The form is often used when the child's parent or legal guardian is unable to provide proper care or if the child's safety is at risk.

The parties involved in this form are the placing party, which is typically the parent or legal guardian of the child, and the receiving party, which is the OCFS. The form consists of several sections, including the child's personal information, such as name, gender, date of birth, and address; the contact information for the placing party; the reason for the placement; the legal rights of the parent or guardian; and the signatures of both parties.

Important fields in this form include the name, gender, date of birth, and address of the child, as well as the contact information of the placing party. It is also important to include the reasons for the placement, such as if the child is unable to be cared for by the parent or guardian, or if the child is in danger. Additionally, it is important to include the legal rights of the parent or guardian, as well as the signatures of both parties.

An example scenario where this form would be used is if a parent or legal guardian is unable to provide proper care for a child due to financial or other reasons. In this case, a Voluntary Placement Agreement would be used to place the child in the custody of the OCFS. The purpose of using this form is to ensure that the child's safety is protected and that the parent or guardian is aware of their rights and responsibilities in this arrangement.

In addition to this form, additional documents may be needed, such as proof of the parent or guardian's identity, proof of the child's identity, and other documents as requested by the OCFS. Related forms that may exist for similar transactions include the OCFS-2212, which is used to request a change in the placement of a child; the OCFS-2213, which is a request to terminate a