New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Form Family Assessment Response (FAR) Change Request is a form used to update the Family Assessment Response (FAR). It allows for the updating of the information recorded in the FAR when circumstances change or when new information becomes available.

The form is used by caseworkers and supervisors in New York's Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) to update the Family Assessment Response (FAR). The form is also used by the Families and Children Together (FACT) program to update the FAR.

Form OCFS-4362 is an application to relaunch a Child Protective Services (CPS) Family Assessment Response (FAR) program.

This form is typically used by a parent or legal guardian of a child to request the relaunch of a CPS FAR program. The form is also used by a CPS caseworker when making a request for the relaunch of a FAR program. The form must be completed by both the parent or guardian as well as the CPS caseworker in order for the program to be relaunched.

Form OCFS-4316A, the Extra Judicial Surrender, is a form used to document the voluntary surrender of a child to a responsible adult. It is typically used when a parent or legal guardian is unable to care for their child and is unable to find a relative or friend to take the child into their home. This form is used to ensure that the child's health and safety is maintained and that the child is placed into a safe and secure environment.

Form OCFS-4316, Extra-Judicial Surrender, is a document used by parents in New York State to voluntarily surrender guardianship and legal rights to a child. By signing the form, the parent agrees to give up their right to make decisions for the child and to receive notice of any future court proceedings related to the child. This form is used to legally transfer legal guardianship of a child to either a relative or to an agency such as the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS).

Form OCFS-4315A, a Judicial Conditional Surrender is a form specific to the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. It is part of a process involving the surrender of parental rights by a parent or guardian to the state. This form is intended to be used in cases where the parent or guardian is willing to voluntarily surrender their parental rights to the state under the supervision of the family court.

Form OCFS-4315, also known as "Judicial Surrender" is a form used by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services in cases of adoption or guardianship.

The form is used by the adoptive or guardian parents and the New York State Family Court to surrender a child to a legal guardian or adoptive parent. It establishes the legal guardianship or adoption of the child and is used by the Family Court to record and finalize the guardianship or adoption.

Form 4282, the Youth Detention Out-of-County Bed Request Form, is used when a county requests a bed in another county for a youth in need of detention. This form helps to ensure that the youth in question is placed in the most appropriate detention facility, and that the county requesting the bed is informed of the outcome.

Form OCFS-4251 is a Financial and Medical Plan, which is used to coordinate and manage the medical and financial needs of a child in the custody of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). The form is designed to provide financial assistance and medical services to the child and to ensure that all necessary services are provided in the most cost-effective manner. The form also serves to document the child's medical and financial needs and to ensure that payments are made to the appropriate parties.

Form OCFS-4190, Inquiry Concerning Visitation Statewide Central Register Database Form, is a form used to document and record visitation inquiries related to the New York State Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). This form is used by SCR staff to document inquiries regarding visitation requests from individuals, organizations, or other entities that may have been identified in a SCR report.

Form OCFS-4156 Order of Adoption Family Court-Surrogate Court Request is a legal document used to request for an Order of Adoption from the Family Court or Surrogate Court in New York State. It is used by adoptive parents to legally and officially finalize an adoption. This form must be filled out and submitted to the court for approval, and it includes all the information and documents needed for the court to make an informed decision.