Petition Termination Of Parental Rights Mental Illness Intellectual Disability {TPR-8}

Form TPR-8 - PETITION - TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS – MENTAL ILLNESS OR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY. This form is filed in New York Family Court to request the termination of parental rights and commitment of a child’s guardianship and custody to an authorized agency or foster parent. The petition applies when a parent’s mental illness or intellectual disability renders them presently and foreseeably unable to provide proper and adequate care for their child. The filing includes identifying details for the child, parents, and other interested parties; the child’s removal and placement history; and supporting facts demonstrating that the child would be in danger of neglect if returned to the parent. The petition also requires compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), if applicable. If granted, the order permanently transfers guardianship and custody, allowing for adoption without parental consent. Petitioners—such as authorized agencies, foster parents, or attorneys for the child—must verify the petition under penalty of perjury. Soc. Serv. Law §§. 384-b, 384-c. www.FormsWorkflow.com