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Do You Suspect Abuse or Maltreatment?
Report it Now!
Call our Statewide Toll Free Telephone Number:
1-800-342-3720
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, call TDD/TTY at
1-800-638-5163
or have your Video Relay System provider call
1-800-342-3720
If you believe that a child is in immediate danger,
call 911 or your local police department.
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| Page | Description |
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| Contact Us | |
| Contact Us | Hotlines and program phone numbers and information pages for OCFS and related programs. |
| Reasonable Accommodation | OCFS policies and ADA guidelines regarding accessibile content. |
| Language Assistance | Help for those who need content in languages other than English. |
| Translation Disclaimer | Important information regarding using Google Translate. |
| Access | |
| Accessing Content | Information on how to access and where to find readers for PDFs and Microsoft Office documents. |
| Reasonable Accommodation | OCFS policies and ADA guidelines regarding accessibile content. |
| Translation Disclaimer | Important information regarding using Google Translate. |
| Legal | |
| Use Disclaimer | While reasonable efforts have been made to post current, complete and accurate information, OCFS does not guarantee or warrant that the information is current, complete or accurate. |
| Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) | The Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), Article 6 (Sections 84-90) of the NYS Public Officers Law, provides the public right to access to records maintained by government agencies with certain exceptions. |
| Privacy | The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) recognizes that it is critical for individuals and businesses to be confident that their privacy is protected when they visit OCFS's website. |
| Service of Legal Papers | Service of a summons, complaint, or a subpoena upon the agency must be made as set forth in the Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR), or as required by the applicable federal practice rule. |