New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Form OCFS-4716 is a Contractor Employee Background Certification form used by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. The purpose of this form is to certify that employees or contractors working with the Office have undergone the required background checks and screenings.

The form consists of sections where the contracting agency or individual certifies that background checks, including criminal history and child abuse clearances, have been conducted for their employees. The form may also include details about the employees, such as their names and roles.

Form OCFS-4715 is a Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement form used by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. The purpose of this form is to ensure the confidentiality and privacy of sensitive information that individuals or entities may access or come across while working with the Office.

Form OCFS-4714 is a National Electronic Interstate Compact Enterprise (NEICE) Non-Disclosure Agreement form used by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. The purpose of this form is to ensure the confidentiality and security of sensitive information exchanged through the NEICE system, a nationwide electronic platform for processing interstate child welfare cases.

Form OCFS-4707 is a Youth Advisory Board Member Application form used by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. The purpose of this form is to allow young people with lived experiences in the child welfare system to apply for membership on the Youth Advisory Board.

Form OCFS-4690 is an Adoptive Placement Fee Disclosure Form used by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. The purpose of this form is to disclose and document any fees or expenses associated with the adoption process for prospective adoptive parents.

Form OCFS-4686 is a Form and Publication Approval Form used by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. The purpose of this form is to request approval for the creation or revision of a form or publication used within the Office.

The form consists of sections where the requester provides details about the proposed form or publication, including its purpose, target audience, content, and formatting. The form may require approvals from relevant stakeholders, such as supervisors or department heads.

Form OCFS-4685 is a Kinship Guardianship Assistance Eligibility Checklist form used by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. The purpose of this form is to assess the eligibility of kinship caregivers for financial assistance and support through the Kinship Guardianship Assistance Program (KinGAP).

Form OCFS-4680 is a Notice to NYS OCFS of Foster Home Transfer Between Authorized Agencies form used by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. The purpose of this form is to notify the Office when a foster home is being transferred from one authorized agency to another.

The form consists of sections where both the releasing and receiving authorized agencies provide information about the foster home and the reason for the transfer. The form may also require consent from the foster parents and relevant background checks and clearances.

Form OCFS-4665 is a Detention Services Systems User Access Request Form used by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. The purpose of this form is to request user access to the Detention Services Systems (DSS) for authorized individuals or entities involved in juvenile detention and placement services.

Form OCFS-4641 is a Domestic Violence Recertification form used by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. The purpose of this form is to allow organizations currently receiving funding for domestic violence programs to apply for recertification to continue receiving funding.