Get Soc 837 - California Department Of Social Services - State Of - Sccgov

Filling out the SOC 837 form is important for accurately assessing the needs of children and youth under the care of county child welfare services or adoption workers. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to help users fill out the form efficiently and correctly.

Follow the steps to complete the SOC 837 form with ease.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it for editing.
2. Begin by entering the name of the child or youth in the designated field.
3. Fill in the age of the child or youth, noting that this supplement is specifically for children three years of age and older.
4. Enter the date when the form is completed to document when the assessment was conducted.
5. Indicate the date of the request for the supplement for proper tracking of the process.
6. Each question numbered from 1 to 10 requires a response. For each item, place a check mark in the box that corresponds to the child's situation—‘YES’, ‘NO’, or ‘DO NOT KNOW’. For example, assess the child’s self-help skills and mobility.
7. If providing a response where a ‘YES’ indicates the need to skip subsequent questions, ensure that the appropriate section is referenced to avoid redundancy.
8. In the comments section beneath each question, add any additional relevant information to clarify the child's situation further.
9. Complete questions 9 through 11 regarding behavioral concerns, following the same response protocol.
10. Finally, fill in the name, date, phone number, agency name, and fax number of the person completing the form. Ensure signatures from both the individual completing and reviewing the information are included for validation.
11. Once all sections are accurately filled out, users can save changes, download the completed form, print it, or share it as necessary.

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