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2023

23-OCFS-ADM-13 2023 Bridge – Flexible Fund for Family Services (FFFS)

The purpose of this ADM is to provide districts with information and procedures necessary to implement FFFS, including requirements for submission of performance and accountability information for 2023 Bridge FFFS Plans. The FFFS System web application will be used for the 2023 Bridge FFFS Plan submission and approval process. The FFFS System also hosts a document repository and legacy TANF Reporting and Control System (TRACS 2) Plans that the districts can access via a report screen. The FFFS SharePoint site will continue to host legacy FFFS Plans as appropriate according to State retention policies.

23-OCFS-ADM-08 Preventive Services Agency Attestation Instructions

The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform preventive services agencies of the requirement to submit an attestation that they have met certain program requirements if they are seeking to implement an evidence-based program (EBP) for preventive services under the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA). The EBPs must also be approved under the New York State Prevention Plan.

OCFS-5049 - Preventive Services Agency Attestation

23-OCFS-ADM-08 Preventive Services Agency Attestation Instructions

OCFS-5049 - Preventive Services Agency Attestation

23-OCFS-LCM-24-R1 (Revised February 1, 2024) CAPTA/CARA State Grant FY2023

The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the availability of federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 (CARA) funds in the state fiscal year (SFY) 2023- 24. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 has made $4,708,412 in federal funds available to New York State during federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023. The purpose of this funding is to help states improve their response to families and infants affected by substance use disorders (including alcohol and other substances). The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is making available to LDSSs $3,820,000 of the federal CARA funds in this SFY. Future appropriations are contingent on New York State receiving the appropriate federal funds. This LCM also provides information on each district’s allocation, how districts may use the funds, and planning and claiming requirements.

23-OCFS-LCM-17 2023-24 Flexible Fund for Family Services (FFFS)

The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to provide districts with funding allocations, information, and procedures necessary to implement the Flexible Fund for Family Services (FFFS), including requirements for submission of performance and accountability information for the 2023-24 FFFS Plans.

23-OCFS-LCM-14 Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) Program $1,000,000 Set-Aside Funding and Claiming Instructions (FFY 2022-2023/SFY 2023-2024)

The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the availability of $1,000,000 in Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) funding that has been set aside from the total COPS appropriation of $12,124,750 available for the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2022-2023/state fiscal year (SFY) 2023- 2024. The $1,000,000 COPS set-aside funding is designated as a separate funding source from the larger COPS program and has different requirements for LDSSs’ applications for funding, program reporting, and financial claiming.

23-OCFS-LCM-13 Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) Program FFY 2022-2023/SFY 2023-2024 Funding and Claiming Instructions

The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the availability of $11,124,750 in state funding for Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) programs in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2022-2023/state fiscal year (SFY) 2023-2024 and provide instructions for financial claiming. Attached to this LCM is a list of preliminary allocations, information, and instructions regarding required reporting on program outcomes.

2022

22-OCFS-ADM-21 Host Family Home Agency (Helping Hands New York) – Application for Approval and Home Study Process and Forms

The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to set forth the framework for the Host Family Home Program, hereafter known as Helping Hands New York (HHNY), establish the steps required to implement the model in New York State and delineate the application process and associated forms needed for a not-for-profit to become a New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)-approved HHNY Agency. The process has been designed to provide a standardized, statewide approach to the licensing process.

22-OCFS-ADM-12 2022-2023 Flexible Fund for Family Services (FFFS)

The purpose of this ADM is to provide districts with information and procedures necessary to implement the FFFS, including requirements for submission of performance and accountability information for SFY 2022-2023. The FFFS System web application will be used for the SFY 2022- 2023 FFFS Plan submission and approval process. The FFFS System also hosts a document repository and legacy TANF Reporting and Control System (TRACS 2) plans that districts can access via a report screen. The FFFS SharePoint site will continue to host legacy FFFS plans as appropriate according to State retention policies.

Attachment 1 for 22-OCFS-ADM-12 – 2022-23 FFFS District Allocation
Attachment 2 for 22-OCFS-ADM-12 – 2022-23 Grandfathered COPS FFFS Dedications
Attachment 3 for 22-OCFS-ADM-12 ‐ 2022-23 Child Welfare Thresholds
Attachment 4 for 22-OCFS-ADM-12 – FFFS District System User Manual
Attachment 5 for 22-OCFS-ADM-12 – FFFS Desk Reference Guide

22-OCFS-LCM-27 CAPTA/CARA State Grant FY2022

The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise districts of the availability of federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 (CARA) funds in the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 has made $4,708,412 in federal funds available to New York State during Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2022.

22-OCFS-LCM-18 Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) Program $1,000,000 Set-Aside Funding Instructions (FFY 2021-2022/SFY 2022-2023)

The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the availability of $1,000,000 in Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) funding that has been set aside from the total COPS appropriation of $12,124,750 available for the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2021-2022/State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-2023. The $1,000,000 COPS set-aside funding is designated as a separate funding source from the larger COPS program and has different requirements for LDSSs’ applications for funding, program reporting, and financial claiming.

22-OCFS-LCM-17 Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) Program FFY 2021-2022/SFY 2022-2023 Funding and Claiming Instructions

The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the availability of $11,124,750 in state funding for Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) programs in Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2021-2022/State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-2023 and provide instructions for financial claiming. Attached to this LCM is a list of preliminary allocations, information, and instructions regarding required reporting on program outcomes.

2021

21-OCFS-LCM-30 CAPTA/CARA State Grant FY2021: The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services of the availability of federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 (CARA) funds in the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 has made $4,708,412 in federal funds available to New York State during Federal Fiscal Year FFY 2021. The purpose of this funding is to help states improve their response to families and infants affected by substance use disorders (both alcohol and drugs). The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) intends to make available to districts $3,620,000 of the federal CARA funds each year for the next two years, contingent on New York State receiving these federal funds each year. This LCM also provides information on each district's allocation, how districts may use the funds, and planning and claiming requirements. There are no notable changes from last year's issuance of this LCM.
21-OCFS-LCM-21 Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) Program $1,000,000 Set-Aside Funding Instructions (FFY 2020-21/SFY 2021-22): The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the availability of $1,000,000 in Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) funding that has been set aside from the total COPS appropriation of $12,124,750 available for the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2020-21/State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22. The $1,000,000 COPS set-aside funding is designated as a separate funding source from the larger COPS program and has different requirements for LDSS's applications for funding, program reporting, and financial claiming.
21-OCFS-LCM-20 Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) Program FFY 2020-2021/SFY 2021-2022 Funding and Claiming Instructions: The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the availability of $11,124,750 in state funding for Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) programs in Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2020-2021/State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-2022 and provide instructions for financial claiming. Attached to this LCM is a list of preliminary allocations, information, and instructions regarding required reporting on program outcomes.

2020

20-OCFS-ADM-19 Blind Removal Process: The purpose of this New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local department of social services (LDSSs) of the requirement to develop and implement The Blind Removal Process. OCFS is deeply committed to advancing and affirming practices of equity and inclusion and to uphold the values of our agency on behalf of the children and families of New York State (NYS). The goal of The Blind Removal Process is to eliminate bias in decision-making during the child protective services (CPS) removal process, decrease the overall number of children being removed from their homes, and build a more equitable system of care.
20-OCFS-ADM-16 Child Welfare Preventive Housing Subsidy: The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the authority to provide housing services in the form of rent subsidies as a preventive service to otherwise eligible recipients regardless of whether they are residing with unrelated roommates. Chapter 624 of the Laws of 2019 amended section 409-a of the Social Services Law (SSL) to provide that section 409-a, which addresses eligibility for preventive services, does not limit the ability of those using such rent subsidy to live with roommates. Chapter 624 took effect on December 12, 2019.
20-OCFS-ADM-03 Runaway and Homeless Youth Provider Training on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, and Queer Cultural Competency: The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform certified residential runaway and homeless youth (RHY) programs of the requirement for all staff to complete training in cultural competence for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) population, as this training is described in Executive Law § 532-e(7), which became effective January 1, 2020.
20-OCFS-LCM-19 CAPTA/CARA State Grant FY2020: The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local social services districts (districts) of the availability of federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 (CARA) funds in the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2020-21. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 has made $4,841,430 in federal funds available to New York State during Federal Fiscal Year FFY 2020. The purpose of this funding is to help states improve their response to families and infants affected by substance use disorders (both alcohol and drugs). The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) intends to make available to districts $3,620,000 of the federal CARA funds each year for the next three years, contingent on New York State receiving these federal funds each year. This LCM also provides information on each district’s allocation, how districts may use the funds, and planning and claiming requirements. There are no notable changes from last year’s issuance of this LCM.
20-OCFS-LCM-16 Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) Program $1,000,000 Set-Aside Funding Instructions (FFY 2019-20/SFY 2020-21): The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the availability of $1,000,000 in Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) funding that has been set aside from the total COPS appropriation of $12,124,750 available for the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2019-20/State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2020-21. The $1,000,000 COPS set-aside funding is designated as a separate funding source from the larger COPS program and has different requirements for LDSS applications for funding, program reporting, and financial claiming.
20-OCFS-LCM-15 Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) Program FFY 2019-2020/SFY 2020-2021 Funding and Claiming Instructions: The purpose of this Local Commissioner’s Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the availability of $11,124,750 in state funding for Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) programs in Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2019-2020/State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2020-2021 and provide instructions for financial claiming. Attached to this LCM is a list of preliminary allocations, information, and instructions regarding required reporting on program outcomes. An additional $1,000,000 has been set aside as a separate allocation from the $12,124,750 COPS appropriation. Specifications for the $1,000,000 COPS set aside funding has been addressed in 20-OCFS-LCM-16. Notable changes from last year’s issuance of this LCM include keeping LDSSs at the same initial allocations that were provided in SFY 2019-20.
20-OCFS-LCM-02 NCCAN Funding for Family Assessment Response: The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the availability of $100,000 in National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect (NCCAN) funds for the improvement of the Family Assessment Response (FAR) program. This LCM also provides information on each district’s allocation, how districts may use the funds as well as planning, claiming, and documenting requirements. This LCM includes the Attachment for U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Grants, which must be provided to all subrecipients per Title 45 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 75 (45 CFR 75), Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for HHS Awards, Section 354(a).

2019

19-OCFS-ADM-06 Notification of Increased Length of Stay in a Residential Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Crisis Services Program: The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to clarify the conditions under which a runaway and homeless youth (RHY) service coordinator, and others as designated by a municipality via the RHY section of the Child and Family Services Plan (CFSP), must provide written notification to the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) of a circumstance warranting additional residential services in a certified residential RHY crisis services program. These conditions were created with the enactment of Part M of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2017 and accompanying changes in regulation. This policy applies only to runaway youth in OCFS-certified residential RHY crisis services programs; homeless youth and Transitional Independent Living Support Programs (TILPs) are addressed in 19-OCFS-ADM-05 - Notification of Expanded Services in a Transitional Independent Living Support Program (TILP).
19-OCFS-ADM-05 Notification of Expanded Services in a Residential Transitional Independent Living Support Program (TILP): The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to clarify the conditions under which a runaway and homeless youth (RHY) service coordinator, and others as designated by a municipality in the RHY section of the Child and Family Services Plan (CFSP), must provide written notification to the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) of a circumstance warranting extended residential services for a homeless youth in a residential Transitional Independent Living Support Program (TILP). These conditions were created as a result of amendments to sections 420 and 532-d of the Executive Law, and the applicable regulations under Part M of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2017. This policy applies only to extended lengths of stay for homeless youth in TILPs; lengths of stay for runaway youth served by residential RHY crisis services programs are addressed in 19- OCFS-ADM-06, Notification of Increased Length of Stay in a Runaway and Homeless Youth Crisis Services Program.
19-OCFS-LCM-27 CAPTA/CARA State Grant FY2019: The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local social services districts (districts) of the availability of federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 (CARA) funds in the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2019-20. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 has made available to New York State $4,588,653 in federal funds to help states improve their response to families and infants affected by substance use disorders (both alcohol and drugs). The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) intends to make available to districts $3,620,000 of the federal CARA funds each year for the next five years, contingent on New York State receiving these federal funds each year. This LCM also provides information on each district's allocation, how districts may use the funds, and planning and claiming requirements. There are no notable changes from last year's issuance of this LCM.
19-OCFS-LCM-15 Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) Program FFY 2018-2019/SFY 2019-2020 Funding and Claiming Instructions: The purpose of this Local Commissioner’s Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the availability of $11,124,750 in state funding for Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) programs in Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2018-2019/State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2019-2020 and provide instructions for financial claiming. Attached to this LCM is a list of preliminary allocations, information, and instructions regarding required reporting on program outcomes. An additional $1,000,000 has been set aside as a separate allocation from the $12,124,750 COPS appropriation. Specifications for the $1,000,000 COPS set aside funding has been addressed in 19-OCFS-LCM-12.
19-OCFS-LCM-12 Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) Program $1,000,000 Set-Aside Funding Instructions (FFY 2018-19/SFY 2019-20): The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the availability of $1,000,000 in Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) funding that has been set aside from the total COPS appropriation of $12,124,750 available for the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2018- 19/State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2019-20. The $1,000,000 COPS set-aside funding is designated as a separate funding source from the larger COPS program, and has different requirements for LDSS applications for funding, program reporting, and financial claiming.

2018

18-OCFS-ADM-19 Responsibility of Runaway and Homeless Youth Crisis Services Programs Regarding Destitute Children and Youth Formerly in Foster Care: The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to direct runaway and homeless youth (RHY) programs to take specific actions when youth who are former foster care recipients or who may meet the definition of destitute child, as this term is defined in section 1092 of the Family Court Act (FCA), present at RHY programs.
18-OCFS-INF-06 Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) (P.L. 115-123): This Informational Letter (INF) serves as an introduction to the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) for local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs), and to outline key provisions that impact child welfare.
18-OCFS-LCM-15 Protocols for Signing Forms for Non-Immigrant Clients Applying for U Visas and T Visas: The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) on guidelines and procedures for issuing U nonimmigrant status visa (U visa) certifications and T non-immigrant status visa (T visa) endorsements.
18-OCFS-LCM-12 Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) Program FFY 2017-2018/SFY 2018-2019 Funding and Claiming Instructions: The purpose of this Local Commissioner’s Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the availability of $11,124,750 in state funding for Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) programs in Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2017-2018/State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018-2019 and provide instructions for financial claiming. Attached to this LCM is a list of preliminary allocations; information and instructions regarding required reporting on program outcomes. An additional $1,000,000 has been set aside as a separate allocation from the $12,124,750 COPS appropriation. Specifications for the $1,000,000 COPS set aside funding has been addressed in 18-OCFS- LCM-11.
18-OCFS-LCM-11 Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) Program $1,000,000 Set-Aside Funding Instructions (FFY 2017-18/SFY 2018-19): The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the availability of $1,000,000 in Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) funding, that has been set aside from the total COPS appropriation of $12,124,750 available for the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2017- 18/ State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018-19. The $1,000,000 COPS set-aside funding is designated as a separate funding source from the larger COPS program, and has different requirements for LDSS applications for funding, program reporting, and financial claiming.
18-OCFS-LCM-06 Plan of Safe Care: The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the Plan of Safe Care form that must be used when developing the required plan of safe care for infants born and identified as affected by prenatal substance abuse or withdrawal symptoms or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Plans of safe care are required for infants who are named in a child protective services (CPS) report to the New York Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR) and identified as affected by prenatal substance abuse or withdrawal symptoms or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

2017

17-OCFS-ADM-06 Providing Services to Children of Undocumented Immigrants: The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to remind local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) that no child who is a United States citizen or who is lawfully residing in the United States can be denied any social services for which the child is otherwise eligible because of the residency status of the child’s parent(s) or custodial relative(s). This ADM also is intended to remind LDSSs and VAs that, in 2010, an amendment to 18 NYCRR 403.7(b) removed the requirement to report undocumented immigrants receiving referral services and protective services to the United States Department of Homeland Security.
17-OCFS-LCM-13 Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) Program FFY 2016-2017/SFY 2017-2018 Funding and Claiming Instructions: The purpose of this Local Commissioner’s Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the availability of $11,124,750 in state funding for Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) programs in Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2016-2017/State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2017-2018. A list of preliminary district allocations for COPS programs is provided as an attachment to this LCM. Information and instructions regarding required reporting on program outcomes and instructions for financial claiming are attached to this LCM. An additional $1,000,000 has been set aside as a separate allocation from the $11,124,750 COPS appropriation. Specifications for the $1,000,000 COPS set-aside funding will be addressed in a separate LCM.
17-OCFS-LCM-12 Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) Program $1,000,000 Set-Aside Funding Instructions (FFY 2016-17/SFY 2017-18): The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the availability of $1,000,000 in Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) funding, which has been set aside from the total COPS appropriation of $12,124,750 available for the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2016-17/State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2017-18. The $1,000,000 COPS set-aside funding is designated as a separate funding source from the larger COPS program, and has different requirements for LDSS applications for funding, program reporting, and financial claiming.

2016

16-OCFS-INF-10 Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression (SOGIE): The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to provide staff with guidance and resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression (SOGIE). The goal of providing education and resources on SOGIE terminology is to promote a safe and respectful environment for all children, youth, and adults.
16-OCFS-LCM-11 Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) Program FFY 2015-2016/SFY 2016-2017 Funding and Claiming Instructions: The purpose of this Local Commissioner’s Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the availability of $11,124,750 in state funding for Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) programs in Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2015-16/State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2016-17. A list of preliminary district allocations for COPS programs is provided as an attachment to this LCM. Information and instructions regarding required reporting on program outcomes and instructions for financial claiming are attached to this LCM. An additional $1,000,000 has been set aside as a separate allocation from the $11,124,750 COPS appropriation. Specifications for the $1,000,000 COPS set-aside funding will be addressed in a separate LCM.
16-OCFS-LCM-10 Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) Program $1,000,000 Set-Aside Funding Instructions (FFY 2015-16/SFY 2016-17): The purpose of this New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the availability of $1,000,000 in Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) funding, which has been set aside from the total COPS appropriation of $12,124,750 available for the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2015-16/State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2016-17. The $1,000,000 COPS set-aside funding is designated as a separate funding source from the larger COPS program, and has different requirements for LDSS applications for funding, program reporting and financial claiming.

2015

15-OCFS-INF-03 Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act (P.L. 113- 183): The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to notify Local Departments of Social Services (LDSSs) and Voluntary Authorized Agencies (VAs) of the federal Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act (the Act) [P.L. 113-183], and to outline the key provisions that impact child welfare.
15-OCFS-INF-08 Promoting Awareness and Best Practices to Address Human Trafficking: The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and Voluntary Authorized Agencies (VAs) and raise awareness regarding the issue of human trafficking, and how it commonly intersects with the work of LDSSs and VAs. In addition, this INF will provide information on the applicable laws addressing the issue of human trafficking, as well as recommendations for best practices pertaining to identification of trafficking victims, prevention services for at-risk populations, services and resources available to victims of trafficking.
15-OCFS-LCM-10 Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) Program $1,000,000 Set-Aside Funding Instructions (FFY 2014-15/SFY 2015-16): The purpose of this New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the availability of $1,000,000 in Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) funding, which has been set aside from the total COPS appropriation of $12,124,750 available for the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2015-16. The $1,000,000 COPS set-aside funding is designated as a separate funding source from the larger COPS program, and has different requirements for LDSS applications for funding, program reporting and financial claiming.

2013

13-OCFS-LCM-10 Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) Program FFY 2012-13 / SFY 2013-14 Funding and Claiming Instructions: The purpose of this Local Commissioner’s Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the availability of $11,124,750 in funding for Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) programs in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2013-14.

2012

12-OCFS-INF-05 Planning for the Prevention of Heat-Related Illnesses During Extreme Heat Conditions: The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to remind the staff of programs that the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) operates, licenses, or supervises about the dangers of hot and humid weather for the vulnerable populations that they serve. Many of these programs serve clientele who are especially susceptible to the complications of heat exposure, including the elderly, infants and young children, and people with psychiatric or development disabilities. Each operator of an OCFS-related program must provide a program that promotes the social, physical, and mental well-being of its clients. This INF provides information and recommended procedures to help program operators prevent serious heat-related medical problems among clients during hot and humid weather.
12-OCFS-LCM-13 Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) Program $1,000,000 Set-Aside Funding Instructions (FFY 2011-12/SFY 2012-13 ): The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSS) of the availability of a $1,000,000 funding set aside within the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2012-13 appropriation of $12,124,750 for community optional preventive services (COPS) programs.

2011

11-OCFS-LCM-14 Child Care Fraud Prevention and Detection Incentive Program: The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum is to inform local social services districts (“districts”) of the availability of funds for the Child Care Fraud Prevention and Detection Incentive Program, including how districts may apply for such funding. The Child Care Fraud Prevention and Detection Incentive Program is a competitive grants program, the purpose of which is to provide districts some of the resources they need for detecting, prosecuting, and preventing child care subsidy fraud.
11-OCFS-LCM-07 Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) Program FFY 2010-11 / SFY 2011-12 Funding and Claiming Instructions: The purpose of this Local Commissioner’s Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the availability of $11,124,750 in funding for community optional preventive services (COPS) programs in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2011-12.

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