Foster Parent Rights

Federal or NYS law does not protect the caretaking relationship between foster parent and child in the same way it protects the birth parent-child relationship.  While foster parents are entrusted with, and are responsible for the child’s care, legal authority for decision-making remains with the state/agency. That is not to say foster parents must obtain consent from the agency for each and every day to day decision, or that foster parents have no legal rights – they do! The following resources provide information and insight into foster parent rights in New York State.

• Legal Status and Legal Rights of Foster Parents
• A Summary of NYS Foster Parents Rights
• NYS Foster Parent Rights re: Decertification of Foster Boarding Homes
• How a NYS Foster Parent Can Advocate in Permanency Hearings
• Advice for Foster Parents in a Post ASFA World
• Insight and Analysis of Foster Parent Rights for Attorneys
• 08-OCFS ADM-03 Required Notice to Foster Parent of Level of Care and Payment (pdf)
• Form LDSS 7018 for Notice of Foster Care Level of Care and Room and Board Payment (pdf)
  

Last modified: August 27, 2010

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