OCFS-4777. Federal Foster Care Candidacy Determination Form

Form OCFS-4777 is a Federal Foster Care Candidacy Determination Form used by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. The purpose of this form is to assess whether a child in the foster care system is eligible for federal foster care funding.

The form consists of sections where caseworkers or social workers gather information about the child's circumstances, such as their age, legal status, and any specific needs or challenges they may have. The form may also require documentation or assessments to support the determination.

Important fields in this form include accurate and detailed information about the child's eligibility for federal foster care funding. This determination is essential as it affects the funding and resources available to support the child's needs while in foster care.

Application Example: A child who has recently entered foster care needs to have this form completed by their assigned caseworker to determine their eligibility for federal foster care funding. The caseworker will gather information about the child's legal status, health, and any special needs to assess their eligibility.