OCFS-4937. Hague International Adoption Request Form

Form OCFS-4937 is a Hague International Adoption Request Form used by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. The purpose of this form is to allow individuals to request information and assistance for the process of adopting a child from another country in accordance with the Hague Convention on the Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption.

The form consists of sections where the prospective adoptive parent provides their personal information, such as name, contact details, and the country from which they intend to adopt. The form may also require information about the adoption agency or facilitator involved in the process.

Important fields in this form include accurate and complete information about the prospective adoptive parent's intent to adopt a child from another country. The Hague Convention ensures that intercountry adoptions are conducted ethically and with the best interests of the child in mind.

Application Example: A couple in New York wants to adopt a child from a Hague Convention country. They complete this form to request information and guidance on the intercountry adoption process. The information provided will help the relevant authorities assess their eligibility and guide them through the necessary steps.

Related Form: There might not be a direct analogue for this form, as it is specific to Hague Convention adoptions. However, there might be other adoption-related forms for domestic adoptions or alternative methods of international adoption.