The New York Affidavit (Change of Circumstance Since Certification As Qualified Adoptive Parent) (Private Placement) is a legal document used in private placement adoptions in New York State. It is an affidavit that is used to provide information to the court as part of the adoption process. It is prepared by the adoptive parents and is signed by both the adoptive parents and the attorney who is representing them in the adoption process. The affidavit provides the court with information about any changes in circumstances that have occurred after the adoptive parents have been certified as qualified adoptive parents. This includes any changes in health, income, employment, residence, or any other change that has occurred since the certification. It also provides information about any criminal history or any other information that would be relevant to the adoption process. There are two types of New York Affidavit (Change of Circumstance Since Certification As Qualified Adoptive Parent) (Private Placement): an Initial Affidavit of Change of Circumstance and an Annual Affidavit of Change of Circumstance. The Initial Affidavit is completed at the time of certification as a qualified adoptive parent, and the Annual Affidavit is required every year thereafter. Both documents are used to provide the court with updated information about the adoptive parents, which is necessary in order for the adoption to be approved.