Get Dss Form 1572 (sep 15)layout 1 - Dss Sc

Filling out the DSS Form 1572 (SEP 15) is a vital step for individuals seeking foster care or adoption services in South Carolina. This guide will provide you with clear, step-by-step instructions to help you complete the form accurately online.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the form.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in your selected editor.
2. Begin by filling in the ‘Type of Contact’ section. Here, mark the relevant method of contact (Telephone, Office, Correspondence, or Other) by selecting the appropriate option.
3. In the ‘Intake Received By’ field, enter the name of the individual who will handle your intake process. Next, fill out the ‘Referral Source’ and the ‘Date’ when the intake was received.
4. Proceed to the ‘Identifying Information’ section. Provide the names, dates of birth, and contact numbers for both applicants. Ensure each applicant's physical and mailing addresses are accurate and complete, including the city and zip code.
5. Address the ‘Gender’ and ‘Relationship Status’ fields for each applicant. If applicable, enter the date of marriage or committed relationship.
6. In the ‘Other Household Members’ section, list all members residing in your household by providing their full names, dates of birth, genders, relationships to the applicants, and their school grades or occupations.
7. For ‘Child(ren) Not Living at Home,’ if either applicant is a parent of children who do not live with them, provide the child's full name, date of birth, relationship to the applicant, and their current school grade or occupation.
8. Select the type of application you are submitting by marking one or more of the available options: Foster Home, Adoptive Home, or Interstate Placement.
9. Indicate if you have previously applied to foster or adopt with the Department of Social Services by answering yes or no. If yes, please provide details.
10. Specify the number of children you prefer to foster or adopt, their age range, and gender. If applying for a specific child, indicate their name and county of residence.
11. Complete the pets section if applicable. If you have pets, list their names, types, and vaccination dates.
12. List four references who can be contacted and have known you for at least three years. Provide their complete mailing addresses and ensure they are not related to you.
13. If you have lived outside of South Carolina in the past five years, provide pertinent details about the person you lived with and your time frame there.
14. If you have a criminal record, provide details including the name, telephone number, the state where the record exists, and any arrest charges and dispositions.
15. Finally, you must sign and date the application. Ensure that all information provided is truthful and accurate to the best of your knowledge.
16. Once you have completed the form, you can save changes, download, print, or share the form as needed.

Start filling out the DSS Form 1572 (SEP 15) online today to take the first step in your foster care or adoption journey.