Get NY OCFS LDSS-2221A 2008-2023

Indicated means that: CPS found enough evidence to support the claim that a child has been abused or neglected. You will receive a letter from CPS called a “Notice of Indication,” telling you that the report was indicated.

CPS does not have the right to do the following: Force their way into your home. To legally enter your home, CPS needs a court order or the belief that your child is in imminent danger. Provide you with a drug test without your consent. CPS must have a court order to force you into taking a drug test.

Yes, you can sue for a false CPS report. Speak to an attorney from Her Lawyer so that they can take a closer look at your case.

The CPS caseworker has the obligation and authority to petition the Family Court to mandate services when they are necessary for the care and protection of a child. CPS has 60 days after receiving the report to determine whether the report is "indicated" or "unfounded".

Reports of suspected child abuse or maltreatment shall be made immediately by telephone and in writing within 48 hours after such oral report. Submit the written paper copy of the LDSS-2221A form originally signed to: the Local County Department of Social Services (LDSS) where the abused/maltreated child resides.

Request Records Use the Open FOIL NY online form. Mail a written request to: Records Access Officer. ... Email a written request to: FOIL@ocfs.ny.gov. Submit a request for records in person: Directions: The Records Access Office is in OCFS's North Building at 52 Washington Street in Rensselaer, NY.

Indicated means that: CPS found enough evidence to support the claim that a child has been abused or neglected. You will receive a letter from CPS called a “Notice of Indication,” telling you that the report was indicated.

Generally, the initial investigation lasts 45 days. If the investigation extends beyond this period, the agency must notify the family, and document their justification for an extension past the initial 45 day period. At the conclusion of the investigation CPS will notify the parents in writing of their decision.