Legal Fact Sheets and Information
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Children of Incarcerated Parents
Grandparents and Family Rights
Visitation and Custody
Caregiving without Going to Court - Designation Forms
Legal Custody and Guardianship
Tax Information
Foster Care and CPS
Kinship Guardianship Assistance Program (KinGAP)
Adoption
Paternity
Financial Assistance/Public Assistance
Financial Assistance/Social Security
Education: Enrollment and Responsibility
Birth Certificates
Children of Incarcerated Parents
Be sure your child is cared for and safe: Frequently asked Questions
Be sure your child is cared for and safe: English
Be sure your child is cared for and safe: Spanish
Grandparents and Family Rights
A Family's Right to Care
Visitation and Custody
Visitation
Grandparent Visitation and Custody
Caregiving without Going to Court - Designation Forms
1 Month
Legal Custody and Guardianship
Legal Custody and Guardianship
Designation of Standby Guardian
Custody Disputes between Parents and Non-parents
Interstate Rules Regarding Non-State (not foster care) Custody of Children
List of VITA locations for 2011 tax season (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)
Tax Credits Updated for Tax Year 2011
Foster Care and CPS
Initial Foster Care Placement of Children
Grandparents and Other Relatives Seeking to Become Caregivers of Children in State Care
Placement of Children in State Custody for Adoption or Foster Care Across State Lines
OCFS Booklet:
Having a Voice and a Choice: New York State Handbook for Relatives Raising Children
OCFS Booklet:
Having a Voice and a Choice: New York State Handbook for Relatives Raising Children (Spanish)
OCFS Booklet:
Know Your Options: Relatives Caring for Children
OCFS Informational letter on Know Your Options/Having a Voice and a Choice
Kinship Guardianship Assistance Program (KinGAP)
KinGAP program (OCFS page)
NYS Navigator KinGAP Guide
OCFS Booklet:
Know Your Permanency Options: The Kinship Guardianship Assistance Program (KinGAP)
OCFS Administrative Directive on KinGAP
Adoption
Adoption
Paternity
Proving Blood Relationships
Financial Assistance/Public Assistance
Public Assistance
How to Apply for Public Assistance
2012 Kinship Navigator Guide to The "Child Only" Grant and other Benefits for Non-Parent Caregivers
"Understanding Your HRA Benefits" developed by the NYC Kincare Taskforce and NYC HRA
Application for Public Assistance
Guidelines for the Good Cause Exemption
Family Assistance Program: Seeking Parental Financial Support
Caregivers Can get Help Paying for Summer Camp
OTDA informational letter on policy regarding Non-Parent Grant and Kinship Caregivers
OTDA informational letter regarding the Good Cause Exemption
OTDA informational letter regarding earnings of Students under TA programs
OTDA informational letter on TA Case Composition when a Child Attains Age 18
OTDA Local District Approved Employment Plans for Applicants and Recipients of TA
Public Assistance Standard of Need by County (July 2010)
Financial Assistance/Social Security
Getting a Social Security Card for a Minor
Federal Benefits for Dependent Grandchildren: Social Security will pay for Grandchildren
Federal Benefits for Disabled Grandchildren
Social Security Handbook: Cash Retirement and Auxiliary Benefits
Education: Enrollment and Responsibility
Education
Public School Enrollment Guide
Birth Certificates
FAQ's on the Process of Obtaining a Birth Certificate
How to Access/Change the Birth Certificate of a Minor
Ordering Birth Certificates in NYC
AARP Benefits Quicklink
Special Youth Immigration Status
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