OCFS-4743a. Foster Parent Request for the Release of the Social Security Number of a Child in Foster Care for Purposes of Section 8 Rental Assistance

Form OCFS-4743a is a Foster Parent Request for the Release of the Social Security Number of a Child in Foster Care for Purposes of Section 8 Rental Assistance form used by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. The purpose of this form is to allow foster parents to request the release of a foster child's social security number for the purpose of applying for Section 8 rental assistance.

The form consists of sections where the foster parent provides information about themselves, the foster child, and the specific purpose for which the social security number is needed (i.e., applying for Section 8 rental assistance). The form may include an explanation of the federal regulations or requirements related to Section 8 eligibility.

Important fields in this form include accurate and specific information about the purpose for which the social security number is being requested, along with the foster parent's contact information. Foster parents must obtain the necessary authorization to access a foster child's social security number for legitimate purposes, such as applying for housing assistance.

Application Example: A foster family with a child in their care needs to complete this form to request the foster child's social security number for the purpose of applying for Section 8 rental assistance. The foster family will provide details about their housing situation, income, and the need for the child's social security number to complete the application process.

No additional documents are mentioned in the form, but the foster family may need to provide documentation related to their housing situation and income to support the Section 8 application.

Related Form: OCFS-4743. This is the related form described earlier, and it may be used for general requests for the release of a foster child's social security number for income tax purposes.