OCFS-4430NYC. NYC Application for the Kinship Guardianship Assistance and Non-Recurring Guardianship Expenses Programs -KinGap

Form OCFS-4430NYC, the NYC Application for the Kinship Guardianship Assistance and Non-Recurring Guardianship Expenses Programs -KinGap, is used by kinship guardians in New York City to apply for financial assistance to support their kinship guardianship arrangements. Kinship guardians are individuals, typically relatives, who are raising children related to them without legal adoption and are not receiving any form of child protective services.

This form was developed by the New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS) in collaboration with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) and must be completed to apply for financial assistance through the KinGap program. The form is divided into sections that include contact information, income and expenses, guardianship information, and additional information. Additionally, the form requires applicants to provide proof of guardianship, proof of identity, proof of income, proof of residence, and proof of prior living arrangements of the child.

The form requires applicants to provide detailed information regarding the child, the guardians, and the guardianship arrangement. It is important for applicants to accurately complete all fields of the form, including the sections regarding the relationship to the child, prior living arrangements of the child, and the guardianship arrangement, as inaccurate information could lead to a denial of benefits. If the form is incomplete or inaccurate, the applicant may be asked to submit additional information, which could delay the application process.

The form is used by kinship guardians in New York City who are interested in applying for financial assistance through the KinGap program. This program provides financial assistance to kinship guardians to help cover the costs associated with caring for a child in their care. The form can be completed online or submitted in person to the local ACS office. Additional documents may be required to complete the application process, such as proof of guardianship, proof of identity, proof of income, proof of residence, and proof of prior living arrangements of the child.

Alternative forms or programs may exist for similar transactions, such as the Kinship Navigator Program, which provides information and resources to kinship caregivers in New York State. However, the OCFS-4430NYC form is the only form that must be completed in order to apply for financial assistance through the KinGap program.