OCFS-4980. Location Preference Sheet

Form OCFS-4980 is a Location Preference Sheet used by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. The purpose of this form is to allow a child or youth in foster care to express their preferences for a new foster care placement.

The form consists of sections where the child or youth provides information about their preferences, such as the type of foster home they prefer (e.g., family-based, group home), location preferences, and any specific needs or considerations they have for their placement.

Important fields in this form include the child's preferences and any factors that may affect their placement. Allowing the child to have a say in their placement can promote their well-being and sense of agency during a challenging time.

Application Example: A teenager in foster care is experiencing difficulty adjusting to their current placement. They complete this form with the assistance of their caseworker, expressing their preference for a family-based home in a specific neighborhood where they have friends and community connections.

Related Form: There might not be a direct analogue for this form, as it is specific to a location preference sheet for foster care placements. However, there might be other forms related to the child's participation in decision-making processes or expressing their preferences in various aspects of their care.