OCFS-4722. Voluntary Agency Licensing - Application for OCFS Approval of Certificate of Incorporation

Form OCFS-4722 is a Voluntary Agency Licensing - Application for OCFS Approval of Certificate of Incorporation form used by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. The purpose of this form is to allow voluntary agencies seeking to provide child welfare services to apply for approval of their certificate of incorporation.

The form consists of sections where the voluntary agency provides information about their organization, the child welfare services they intend to offer, and the geographic areas they plan to serve. The form may also require documentation of the agency's legal status and governance structure.

Important fields in this form include accurate and comprehensive information about the voluntary agency's mission, services, and governance. The approval of the certificate of incorporation is a critical step in the licensing process to ensure that the agency meets the necessary legal requirements to operate as a child welfare service provider.

Application Example: A newly formed nonprofit organization that wishes to provide adoption and foster care services needs to complete this form to apply for approval of their certificate of incorporation. The organization will provide information about their board of directors, service plans, and the target population they intend to serve.

Additional documents that may need to be submitted with the form include the agency's articles of incorporation, bylaws, and any relevant legal documentation.

Related Form: OCFS-4723. This form might be used for reporting any changes or updates related to the voluntary agency's certificate of incorporation, such as amendments or modifications.