NYS Adoption Subsidy Application &
Non-Recurring Adoption Expenses Forms

Source: NYS Office of Children and Family Services Administrative Directive 02 OCFS ADM-02, August 2002

Revised versions of the Adoption Subsidy Application form and the Non-Recurring Adoption Expenses form are now available. (See links below) The forms have been redesigned to consolidate previous forms, improve language and instructions to obtain more accurate information, and make changes where needed to reflect current policy and practice.

Changes of particular interest and importance include:

1. The note in the introductory section of the Subsidy Agreement Form Cover Sheet has been amended to emphasize the following:

• the adoptive family's right to consult an attorney;
• the adoptive family must sign and receive a copy of the Agreement
• the application must be submitted and receive final approval by OCFS/NYSAS before finalization of the adoption; and
• the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) much be completed for all out-of -state adoptions

2. Section VII of the agreement refers to an "upgrade Amendment following finalization of an adoption. It provides clarification that a request from the adoptive parent (s) must be accompanied by an "amended agreement" not a new application.

3. Appendix A, summary of New York's Adoption Program (formerly Appendix C) has been changed to clarify that subsidy will continue until the child's 21st birthday, provided that the adoptive parent remains legally responsible for the child and provides any support to the child.

4. In item 2, paragraph 2, of Appendix A, the last sentence that is bolded is new information. It states: "Should your adopted child require replacement into foster care, it is possible that you could be required to provide financial support to offset at least part of the cost of care." OCFS regulations reflect the requirement that adoptive parents are not categorically exempted from the obligation to contribute towards the support of their child in foster care. Therefore, if a child receiving adoption subsidy re-enters foster care, the social services district must make an evaluation of the case to determine the appropriateness of a referral to the child support enforcement unit.

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