Appendix C: Forms and Tools

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

A
Form Title Additional Languages

A Guide to Gathering Information During an Investigation

Acknowledgment by Grandparent(s) or Guardian(s)

Spanish

Acknowledgment of DFCS Driving Policy for Youth in Care

Acknowledgment of Receipt of 1st Level Request for Child Protective Services Administrative Review

Spanish

Acknowledgment of Surrender of Rights

Spanish

Adoption Assistance Annual Information Update

Adoption Assistance Eligibility Letter for Youth Age 18 and Older

Spanish

Adoption Assistance for Independent Adoptions Information for Adoptive Families

Adoption Assistance Narrative

Adoption Assistance Repayment Agreement

Spanish

Adoption Assistance Treatment Professional Report

Adoption Exchange Family Registration

Adoptive Mother’s Affidavit

Spanish

Affidavit of Consent to Adoption (Affidavit 1)

Affidavit of Consent to Adoption (Affidavit 2)

Affidavit of Department Representative

Spanish

Affidavit of Disclosure For Adoption

Spanish

Affidavit Regarding Native American Heritage and Military Service

Spanish

Agreement Between Foster Parent and County DFCS

Spanish

Agreement Supplement

Amerigroup GA Families 360° DFCS Referral Form

Another Planned Permanent Living Arrangement Agreement

Spanish

Analyzing and Assessing DFCS History Tool

Asset Purchase Intent Form

Authorization by Adoptive Parent for Payment of Non-Recurring Funds Directly to a Third Party

Spanish

Authorization for Release of Information

Spanish

Authorization for Release of Information - Babies Can’t Wait (BCW)

Spanish

Authorization for Release of Information - Family Team Meeting (FTM) or Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Specific

Spanish

Authorization of Psychotropic Medication for Children in Foster Care

B
Form Title Additional Languages

Background Information for Non-State Agency Child

Bill for Services Rendered

Biological Mother’s Affidavit Identifying Biological Father of Her Unborn Child

Spanish

Birth Family Background Information for Child

C
Form Title Additional Languages

Caregiver Child Safety Agreement

Spanish

Caregiver Child Safety Agreement - Adult Household Members

Spanish

Caregiver Feedback Survey

Spanish

Caregiver Home Inspection Safety and Compliance Checklist

Caregiver Placement Preferences

Caregiver Protective Capacity Tool

Caregiver Reference and List Form

Spanish

Case Plan Addendum

Casey Life Skills Practice Guide

Chafee ETV Grant Program Application

Checklist for Review of Adoption Petitions

Checklist to File a Petition for the Appointment of an Adult Guardian

Child Abuse Screening Request Information

Child Fatality or Near Fatality Records Request Form

Child Life History Checklist and Registration Cover Letter

Child Life History Referral Form and Documentation Checklist

Child Specific Recruitment Plan

Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) Maximum Reimbursement Rates

Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) Provider Published Rate Form (CAPS Form 61)

Child Protective Services Investigation Caregiver’s Guide (Brochure)

Spanish

Children 1st Screening and Referral Form

CLEAR® Address & Household Composition Verification

Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) Referral Form

Common Drug Testing Topics

Commonly Abused Drugs

Components of a Client Centered Treatment Plan

Concurrent Planning Assessment Guide

Confidentiality and Privacy Standards Agreement

Spanish

Consent for State Criminal Records Check

Consent for Young Adult Support Services

Consent for Youth to Obtain Driver’s Education, Driver’s License, and/or Drive a Motorized Vehicle

Consent to Receive Targeted Case Management Services

Consular Notification Form Letter

Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) - Appendices Index

Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) - Template

Converting a Non-SAFE Study to the SAFE Format - Instructions

Court Transfer Review (12/36 month) Diligent Search

Courtroom Proceedings Tips for Case Managers

Creating and Using Life Books

Credit Report Request for Youth in Foster Care

Crisis Intervention Team Referral Form

Critical Actions in Managing the Permanency Case

D
Form Title Additional Languages

Decision Guide for Sibling Separation for Foster Care Placement

Decision-Making Support Needs Information Assessment

DFCS Teaming for Efficiency & Quality in Placement Matching & Utilization Protocol

E
Form Title Additional Languages

Education Notification Form For School Age Youth in Foster Care

Educational Stability Checklist to Assess Support Appropriateness of Educational Setting

Educational Stability Transportation Funding Request Protocol

Emergency Assistance Supportive Services Participant Agreement

Emergency Care and Supervision of Child without Court Order (Authorization)

Spanish

Emergency Care and Supervision of Child without Court Order (Termination)

Spanish

Emergency Intake Form

Encrypt Recipient Instructions

Encrypt Sender Instructions

Enhanced Relative Rate Application and Agreement

Spanish

Ensuring Educational Stability for Children in Foster Care Field Practice Guide

Ex-Parte Petition and Order Confirming Voluntary Surrender Order - Model

F
Form Title Additional Languages

Factors Influencing Potential for Substance Abuse

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Consent Form

Spanish

Family Evaluation Family Approval and Adoption Registration Cover Letter

Family Evaluation Family Approval and Adoption Registration Cover Letter - Instructions

Family Functioning Assessment Tool

Family Support Services Caregiver’s Guide (Brochure)

Spanish

Family Team Meeting Attendance and Confidentiality Agreement

Family Team Meeting Referral Form

Family Visitation Services SafeCare and Family Fusion Initial Referral Form

Financial Statement for Resource Parenting

Spanish

Foster Care Exit Documents Checklist

Foster Care Individual Child Medication Log

Foster Care Verification Letter

Foster, Adoptive & Kinship Caregiver Re-evaluation Instructions - Adult Household Member

Spanish

Foster, Adoptive & Kinship Caregiver Re-evaluation Instructions - Caregiver(s)

Spanish

Foster Parent Affidavit for Consideration of Adopting Foster Child(ren) Currently in Home

Spanish

Foster Parent Bill of Rights (Brochure)

Foster Parent Grievance Notification - County Director

Spanish

Foster Parent Grievance Notification - State Division Director

Spanish

Foster Parent Grievance Notification - State Mediation Committee

Spanish

Foster Parent Manual

Foster Parent(s) Notification of Decision Regarding Interest in Adopting Foster Child(ren)

Spanish

G
Form Title Additional Languages

Genogram Symbol Sheet

Georgia Advance Directive for Health Care

Georgia Assessment of Case Plan Progress and Goal Achievement Tool

Georgia Independent Living Program Notice of Right to a Fair Hearing

Georgia Youth Opportunities Initiative Application

Gift Card Log

Graduated Independence Plan

Guide for Kinship Caregivers Supports

Guide for Secure Information Sharing

Guide for Secure Information Sharing with the Military

Guide to Child Protective Services Administrative Review

Spanish

Guidelines for Psychotropic Medications Use on Children in Foster Care

H
Form Title Additional Languages

Head Start/Pre-K Referral Form

HIPAA Desk Reference

HIPAA Flow Chart

Human Trafficking Case Management Statewide Protocol

I
Form Title Additional Languages

ILP After Event Review Form

ILP Event Purchase Request Form

ILP Event Sign-In Sheet

ILP Incentive Log

ILP Inventory Asset Log

ILP Transition Packet 2011 (2nd Edition)

Impending Danger Safety Threat Assessment Concepts and Definitions

Indian Child Welfare Act Notification to Secretary of the Interior

Indian Child Welfare Act Notification to Tribe Leader

Individual Volunteer Application

Individualized Assessment Tool for Prospective & Existing Caregivers

Infant Safe to Sleep Guidelines and Protocol

Institutional Placement Agreement

Intake Introduction Script

Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) Border Agreement: Georgia - Alabama

Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) Border Agreement: Georgia - Florida

Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) Border Agreement: Georgia - South Carolina

Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) Border Agreement: Georgia - Tennessee

Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) Financial and Medical Plan

Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) Financial and Medical Plan - Instructions

Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) Sending State Priority Home Study Request (ICPC Form 101)

Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) Sending State Priority Home Study Request - Instructions (ICPC Form 101I)

Interstate Compact Placement Request (ICPC-100A)

Interstate Compact Placement Request- Instructions (ICPC 100A-I)

Interstate Compact Report on Child’s Placement Status (ICPC-100B)

Interstate Compact Report of Child Placement Status - Instructions (ICPC-100B-I)

Interstate Travel Expense - Waiver

Intimate Partner Violence (Domestic Violence) Guidelines & Protocol

It’s My Turn Now Georgia Descriptive Summary

IV-E Application for Adoption Assistance Non DFCS Adoption

K
Form Title Additional Languages

Know Your Rights - Rights for Individuals on Medication-Assisted Treatment

L
Form Title Additional Languages

Lack of Supervision Reference Guide

Law Enforcement History Declaration

Legal Mother’s Affidavit

Spanish

Legal Services Request/Report

Live Scan Application Form

Local Interagency Planning Teams (LIPT) Handbook

M
Form Title Additional Languages

Maltreatment Allegations & Track Assignment Quick Reference Guide

Maltreatment Codes

Mandated Reporter Letter

Medical Evaluation Report - Additional Household Member

Medical Evaluation Report - Caregiver Update

Medical Evaluation Report - Prospective Caregiver

Mental Health Questionnaire

Motivation through Stages of Change

Motivational Interviewing Overview and Tips

N
Form Title Additional Languages

Name of Child Following Adoption

Spanish

Non-Objection to Subsequent Release of Information by Primary Sources

Non-Selection Letter

Non-Traditional Education Approval Form for School Age Youth in Foster Care Within Georgia

Notice of Annual (12 Month) Subsidy Review

Spanish

Notice of Case Record Information Available to Parents/Guardians

Spanish

Notice of Change of Placement

Notice to Caregiver (Template)

Notice to Opt-Out or Terminate Extended Foster Care

Notice of Privacy Practices

Spanish

Notice to Revoke Surrender of Rights Final Release for Adoption

Spanish

Notice of Six-Month Subsidy Review

Spanish

Notification Form for Denial, Reduction or Termination of a Service or Inter-Jurisdictional Adoption

Notification of Child Interview

Spanish

Notification of Child Protective Services Family Preservation Services Case Closure

Spanish

Notification of Child Protective Services Family Support Services Case Closure

Spanish

Notification of Child Protective Services Investigation Outcome to a Minor

Spanish

Notification of Child Protective Services Investigation Outcome to Oversight Authority, Agency, Facility, or School

Notification of Decision Related to Adoption Assistance

Spanish

Notification of In-Person Child Protective Services Administrative Review

Spanish

Notification of Receipt - Step One Grievance

Spanish

Notification of Receipt - Step Two Grievance

Spanish

Notification to Foster Parent(s) of Filing of Petition to Terminate Parental Rights

Spanish

National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) Contact Form

O
Form Title Additional Languages

Office of State Administrative Hearings (OSAH) Form 1

P
Form Title Additional Languages

Parent/Caregiver – Teen Driving Agreement

Permanency Timeline

Spanish

Personal Network Matrix

Placement Agreement (Sibling)

Spanish

Placement Agreement (Single Child)

Spanish

Placement of a Waiting List Child

Plan of Safe Care

Policy Violation and Corrective Action Plan Facts

Post Adoption Services Adoption Assistance Benefits Handout

Spanish

Post-Secondary Financial Assistance Agreement

Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment

Pros and Cons of Different Specimen Sources

Prospective Caregiver Application & Instructions

Spanish

Prospective Caregiver Onboarding Pathway - Adult Household Member Packet

Spanish

Prospective Caregiver Onboarding Pathway – Prospective Caregiver(s) Packet

Spanish

Psychotropic Medication Management - Consent Process Flow

Psychotropic Medication Usage Parameters for Foster Children

Purchase of Adoption Service Agreement (Placement of a DHS Child In an Out-of-state Adoptive Home)

R
Form Title Additional Languages

Reasons for Fostering Checklist

Regional ADA/Section 504 Coordinators Director

Relative Care Subsidy Renewal Application and Agreement

Spanish

Removal Home Income and Asset Checklist - Non DFCS Adoption

Request for 1st Level Child Protective Services Administrative Review

Spanish

Request for 2nd Level Child Protective Services Administrative Review

Spanish

Request for Adoption Assistance - Private Non DFCS-Involved Adoption

Spanish

Request for Assistance in Completing Court Review of Child placed in the Temp Custody of Relative, Non-Relative Out-of-State Custodian or Agency Until the Age of 18

Request for Fair Hearing

Responding to Caregiver Resistance

Response to Request for Assistance in Completing Court Review

Rights and Responsibilities of Youth in Foster Care

Room, Board and Watchful Oversight Placement Agreement

S
Form Title Additional Languages

Safety and Quality Standards Acknowledgment

Spanish

Safety Barriers Guidelines for Residential Pools

Safety Plan

Spanish

Safety Plan Support Person Agreement

Spanish

Safety Roundtable Outcomes and Values

Safety Roundtable Six Phase Process

Safety Threats

Scattered Site Placement Readiness Action Plan

Scattered Site Placement Readiness Assessment for Participation in Extended Foster Care

Selection Letter

Self-Help, Peer Support and Consumer Groups

Solution Focused-Family Team Meeting Pocket Guide

Special Services Approval Notice

Special Services Denial Notice

Special Services Request Form

Statement of Case Manager Potential Placement Party Under Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) Regulations 2 (Regular)

Statement of Case Manager Potential Placement Party Under Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) Regulations 7 (Expedited)

Statement of Confidentiality

Subsidized Guardianship/Non-Relative Subsidized Guardianship Application and Agreement

Spanish

Subsidy Recoupment/Repayment Agreement

Spanish

Subsidy Review

Spanish

Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule

Surrender of Rights Final Release for Adoption (Biological Not Legal Father)

Spanish

Surrender of Rights Final Release for Adoption (Legal Parent)

Spanish

T
Form Title Additional Languages

Targeted Case Management (TCM) Review Guide Permanency and Family Preservation Services

Termination Packet

The Effects of Substance Abuse on Behavior and Parenting

Transitional Living Program Youth Responsibilities

Transitional Living Supportive Services Application

Transitional Living Supportive Services Program Agreement

Transitional Living Program DFCS/Independent Living Specialist Responsibilities

U
Form Title Additional Languages

Universal Application

United States Postal Service Address Information Request

Unreimbursed In-Home or Out-of-Home Substitute Caregivers

Spanish

V
Form Title Additional Languages

Verification of Foster Care/Extended Foster Care Status for State Identification

Verification of Receipt of Information Packet Regarding Post Adoption Services/Adoption Assistance Benefits

Spanish

Viewing Family Systems

Voluntary Placement Agreement for Extended Foster Care

Voluntary Placement Agreement to Place Child In Foster Care (Authorization)

Spanish

Voluntary Placement Agreement to Place Child In Foster Care (Termination)

Spanish

W
Form Title Additional Languages

W-9

Waiver of Fair Hearing

When Your Child is Placed into Foster Care - What You Need to Know as the Child’s Caregiver (Brochure)

Women Treatment and Recovery Services Providers

WTRF/RFW Referral & Confirmation of Appointment of Substance Abuse Disorder Assessment Form

Y
Form Title Additional Languages

Youth Acknowledgment of Credit Report Receipt

Youth Runaway Prevention Plan