LDSS-0570. Adoptive Placement Agreement

Form Adoptive Placement Agreement is a document used by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services for adoptive placements. This form is intended to be filled out by adoptive parents and the agency that is responsible for the adoption process. It outlines the rights and obligations of the adoptive family and the agency regarding the placement of the adoptive child.

This form consists of several sections that include the adoptive family's and the agency's contact information, the legal name of the adoptive child, the date of birth, the date of placement, the agreement of the adoptive family, the agreement of the agency, the rights and responsibilities of the adoptive family, the rights and responsibilities of the agency, and a signature section. There are also important fields that require information such as the date of the agreement, the adoptive family's contact information, the agency's contact information, the adoptive child's legal name, and the date of the placement.

An example situation where this form would be used is when an adoptive family is interested in adopting a child from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. The adoptive family would need to fill out the Adoptive Placement Agreement in order to be approved for the adoption process. Specific instructions for completing the form are provided on the form itself. The benefits of using the form are that it outlines the rights and obligations of the adoptive family and the agency in a legally binding manner.

Related forms or alternatives to the Adoptive Placement Agreement include the Adoption Agreement, Adoption Petition, and Adoption Order. These forms are typically used when the adoption process is completed and the adoption is finalized. Additional documents that may be required for the adoption process include the home study report, the child's birth certificate, and the adoptive family's financial information.