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NASSAU COUNTY EXECUTIVE MANGANO PROTECTS TAXPAYERS FROM ANOTHER $1 MILLION IN WELFARE FRAUD
Mineola, NY - Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that the Department of Social Services (DSS) protected taxpayers from another $1 million in Welfare fraud thanks to a $100,000 grant from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) that enabled the department to expand and improve upon its technological and investigative practices. -
Governor Cuomo Proclaims May Foster Care Month in New York State
Across New York state, devoted foster parents make great efforts to change the life of a child or youth in foster care. This is a special day to recognize family-based child care providers, teachers, school-age program staff, child care center directors and staff, and all those who work with children and are responsible for their education and care. -
May Is National Foster Care Month
A time to recognize that we each can play an important part in enhancing the lives of children and youth in foster care. Take a moment during the month to thank a foster parent and think about becoming a mentor or community resource to a youth. To learn more about supporting youth in transition, visit childwelfare.gov. -
Governor Cuomo Proclaims Friday, May 10, 2013 Provider Appreciation Day in New York State
This is a special day to recognize child care providers. -
National Provider Appreciation Day - May 10
National Provider Appreciation Day is a time to thank child care providers, teachers, school-age program staff, child care center directors and staff, and all those who work with children and are responsible for their education and care.
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Hotlines /
Líneas de Ayuda
- Report Child Abuse & Neglect /
Abuso y Negligencia de Niños y Jóvenes
1-800-342-3720
TDD/TTY:
1-800-638-5163 - Abandoned Infant / Infante Abandonado
1-866-505-7233 - Domestic Violence / Violencia Doméstica
1-800-942-6906
Other Numbers
- Child Care, Foster Care and Adoption/Cuidado Infantil, Cuidado de Crianza y Adopción
1-800-345-KIDS(5437)
- Child Care Complaint Line/Línea de Quejas sobre Cuidado Infantil
1-800-732-5207
311 or
1-(212) 788-4823 NYC - Adult Protective Services/Servicios Protectores para Adultos
1-800-342-3009
(dial 6) - Services for the Blind/Servicios para los Ciegos
1-866-871-3000
1-866-871-6000 TDD - OCFS Employee Emergency Message Line/Línea de Mensajes de Emergencia para Empleados de OCFS
1-866-269-4820 - OCFS Employee Helpline/Línea de Ayuda para Empleados de OCFS
1-866-350-0587
Mon-Fri/Lunes a Viernes:
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. -
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