OCFS-3440. Individual Service Plan

Form OCFS-3440, Individual Service Plan is a form that is used to document the services that are to be provided to a child in foster care. The form is used to document the services and goals that a child in foster care would need to meet in order to be successfully reunited with their family.

The form is used by the agency responsible for the child’s care, and is typically completed in collaboration with the child’s family members, foster care providers, and any other involved parties. The form consists of several sections that provide detailed information about the services to be provided to the child, including the goals of the services, the strategies for achieving those goals, and the timeline for implementing the services.

Important fields in this form include the child's name, date of birth, current placement, and the names of all involved parties. Other sections of the form include a description of the services to be provided, the strategies for achieving the goals, and the timeline for implementing the services. Additionally, the form may contain instructions or guidelines for completing the form, as well as any additional documents needed to complete the form.

An example of when this form would be used is when a child enters foster care. The form is used to document the services and goals that the child needs to meet in order to be successfully reunited with their family. The form provides an outline of the services that need to be provided to the child and the timeline for implementing them. The benefits of using this form include providing an organized and comprehensive overview of the services and goals that the child needs to meet in order to be successfully reunited with their family.

In addition to the OCFS-3440 form, other related forms may exist for similar purposes, such as the OCFS-3439, which is used to document the progress of the child's services. Additional documents may also be needed in order to complete the form, such as medical records or social worker notes.