Find the Y-Intercept for the Graph of the Quadratic Function $$f ( x ) = ( x + 1 ) ^ { 2 } - 1$$

Multiple Choice

Find the y-intercept for the graph of the quadratic function.
- $$f ( x ) = ( x + 1 ) ^ { 2 } - 1$$

A) $( 0,0 )$
B) $( 0,2 )$
C) $( 0,1 )$
D) $( 0 , - 1 )$