OCFS-4948. Attorney Notification of a Childs Change of Foster Care Placement

Form OCFS-4948 is an Attorney Notification of a Child's Change of Foster Care Placement form used by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. The purpose of this form is to notify the attorney representing a child in foster care about any changes in the child's placement.

The form consists of sections where the caseworker or child welfare agency provides information about the child's current and new foster care placement. It may also require details about the reason for the placement change and any additional information that may be relevant to the child's well-being and legal representation.

Important fields in this form include accurate and timely information about the child's placement change. Ensuring that the child's attorney is notified promptly is essential to maintain effective communication and advocate for the child's best interests.

Application Example: A child in foster care is being moved to a new placement due to a change in circumstances. The caseworker completes this form and sends it to the attorney representing the child to inform them about the upcoming placement change.

Related Form: There might not be a direct analogue for this form, as it is specific to notifying a child's attorney about placement changes. However, there might be other forms related to communication between child welfare agencies and legal representatives.