OCFS-4690. Adoptive Placement Fee Disclosure Form

Form OCFS-4690 is an Adoptive Placement Fee Disclosure Form used by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. The purpose of this form is to disclose and document any fees or expenses associated with the adoption process for prospective adoptive parents.

The form consists of sections where the adoption agency or authorized entity provides information about the fees and expenses related to the adoption, including the breakdown of costs, payment schedules, and any financial assistance or subsidies available. The form may also include details about the adoptive child and the specific adoption plan.

Important fields in this form include accurate and transparent information about the fees and expenses, as well as any financial assistance or subsidies that may be applicable to the adoptive placement. Providing clear and comprehensive fee disclosure is essential to ensure that prospective adoptive parents are fully informed about the financial aspects of the adoption process.

Application Example: A couple interested in adopting a child from foster care would need to complete this form when working with an adoption agency. The agency will provide information about the adoption fees, any available subsidies, and the payment schedule to help the couple make an informed decision.

No additional documents are mentioned in the form, but the adoptive parents may need to provide financial information to demonstrate their ability to cover the adoption costs.

Related Form: OCFS-4689. This form might be used for reporting any changes or updates related to the adoptive placement fee after the adoption process is underway.