ADOPTION & KINGAP SUPPORT FOR CASEWORKERS
LEGAL SUPPORT FOR CASEWORKERS AND AGENCY PROFESSIONALS
At The Law Office of Luis Guerrero, PLLC, we understand the unique challenges you face as a KinGAP specialist or adoption caseworker. You’re not just guiding families — you’re juggling documentation, subsidy approvals, permanency goals, and strict court timelines. You need attorneys who know how to get it done right, the first time.
AN ATTORNEY WHO UNDERSTANDS YOUR WORKFLOW
With over 28 years of experience in New York Family Court — and hundreds of KinGAP and foster care adoption cases completed — I know exactly what you need from an attorney partner:
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Fast, clean filings
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Accurate documentation
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Respectful, responsive communication
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Familiarity with your agency's process and ACS/OCFS requirements
Whether we’re pursuing KinGAP or finalizing a foster care adoption, I work in lockstep with your team — not in your way.
WHAT DOCUMENTS DO I TYPICALLY PREPARE AND FILE?
Here’s a quick list of what my office needs to finalize these cases and who provides or prepares the documentation:
For KinGAP Petitions:
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Verified Kinship Guardianship Petition - [KinGAP Attorney]
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KinGAP Subsidy Approval - [Agency]
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14-Year-Old Consent Statement (if applicable) - [KinGAP Attorney]
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Parent Waiver and Consent –or– Affidavit of Service - [KinGAP Attorney]
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Proposed Order of Guardianship - [KinGAP Attorney]
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State Central Register [SCR] Clearance - [Agency]
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Criminal Fingerprint Clearance - [Agency]
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Removal Order regarding Foster Child - [Agency]
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Dispositional Order regarding Foster Child - [Agency]
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Foster child’s Birth Certificate - [Agency]
For Foster Care Adoptions:
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Surrender or Termination of Parental Rights Orders – [Agency]
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Original Adoption Subsidy Approval - [Agency]
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Consent of Agency (ACS or Contract Agency)
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2 Original Birth Certificate for Foster Child - [Agency]
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Marriage Certificate (if joint petitioners) [Agency]
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14-Year-Old Consent (if child is 14+)
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Proposed Order of Adoption
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Putative Father Registry Report - [Agency]
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Criminal History Review Affidavit - [Agency]
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OCFS/FBI Fingerprint Search Response - [Agency]
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Adoptive Child’s Complete Medical History – Form 1D - [Agency]
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Back up Resource Affidavit - [Agency]
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Verified Adoption Petition – [Adoption Attorney]
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Verified Schedule – [Adoption Attorney]
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111(a) Affidavit – [Adoption Attorney]
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Agreement of Adoption & Consent - [Adoption Attorney]
I’m also happy to assist with Name Change requests or Post-Adoption Contact Agreements, if applicable.
HOW I WORK WITH CASEWORKERS LIKE YOU
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Fast Turnaround: I strive to file petitions within 7 days of receiving necessary documents.
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Proactive Communication: I loop you in early and keep you updated — no chasing needed.
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Full Court Prep: I make sure everything is lined up before appearances — no last-minute scrambles.
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Respect for Your Time: I know your caseload is heavy. My goal is to make your job easier, not harder.
WHERE I PRACTICE
I regularly appear in:
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Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan & Staten Island Family Courts
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And nearby counties: Westchester, Rockland, Nassau & Suffolk
I’m also familiar with many of the contract agencies and their internal procedures, so I can hit the ground running without needing a crash course.
MAKE REFERRALS WITH CONFIDENCE
When you refer a foster parent or kinship caregiver to my office, you can trust that:
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They’ll be treated with care and clarity
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I’ll coordinate directly with your team to avoid delays
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Documents will be handled accurately and on time
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You’ll stay informed from start to finish
CONTACT LUIS GUERRERO, ESQ.
Luis Guerrero, PLLC
14 Penn Plaza, 9th Fl
New York, NY 10122
(917) 997-1116
info@theguerrerofirm.com
CONTACT US
Address
14 Penn Plaza, 9th Fl.
New York, N.Y. 10122
Phone
917-997-1116