OCFS-4836a. Application for OCFS Approval of Certificate of Incorporation to Provide Residential Runaway and Homeless Youth Services

Form OCFS-4836a is an Application for OCFS Approval of Certificate of Incorporation to Provide Residential Runaway and Homeless Youth Services used by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. The purpose of this form is to allow organizations to apply for OCFS approval to provide residential services to runaway and homeless youth.

The form consists of sections where the applying organization provides information about their organization, its mission, and the specific residential services they intend to offer. The form may also require detailed descriptions of the organization's programs and services and its compliance with relevant regulations.

Important fields in this form include accurate and comprehensive information about the organization's structure, services, and compliance with state regulations. Proper completion of the application is vital for OCFS to evaluate the organization's eligibility and capacity to provide safe and supportive residential services for vulnerable youth.

Application Example: An organization that wishes to establish a residential program for runaway and homeless youth needs to complete this form to apply for OCFS approval. The organization will provide details about its mission, staff qualifications, facilities, and the types of services it plans to offer.

Additional documents that may need to be submitted with the form include the organization's certificate of incorporation, financial statements, and any licenses or certifications required for providing residential services to youth.

Related Form: OCFS-4836. This related form is a checklist that applicants may use to ensure they have completed all the necessary documents and information required for the OCFS approval application.