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2022
- 22-OCFS-ADM-24
New York City Domestic Violence State Aid Rates for July 1, 2022, Through June 30, 2023 -
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to issue the Rate Year (RY) 2022-23 Domestic Violence State Aid Rates (DVSARs) for licensed domestic violence (DV) residential programs in New York City (NYC). These DVSARs are for the period July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. A separate directive is issued for licensed DV residential programs in the rest-of-state (ROS) counties, outside the five boroughs of NYC.
- 22-OCFS-ADM-09
Rest-of-State Domestic Violence State Aid Rates for January 1, 2022, Through December 31, 2022 -
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to issue the Rate Year (RY) 2022 Domestic Violence State Aid Rates (DVSARs) for licensed domestic violence (DV) residential programs outside of the five boroughs of New York City (Rest of State, ROS). These DVSARs are for the period January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022. A separate directive is issued for licensed DV residential programs located within the five boroughs of New York City.
- 22-OCFS-ADM-08
New York City Domestic Violence State Aid Rates for July 1, 2021, Through June 30, 2022 -
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to issue the Rate Year (RY) 2021-22 Domestic Violence State Aid Rates (DVSARs) for licensed domestic violence (DV) residential programs in New York City (NYC). These DVSARs are for the period July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022. A separate directive is issued for licensed DV residential programs in the rest-of-state (ROS) counties, outside the five boroughs of NYC.
- 22-OCFS-LCM-20
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Funding for Non-Residential Domestic Violence Services for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 -
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) of their allocations for non-residential domestic violence (DV) services administered through the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). The enacted budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 includes a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) appropriation of $3,200,000 for the provision of non-residential DV services. There are no notable changes from last year’s issuance of this LCM. The allocation for each LDSS is listed in Attachment A of this document. 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 352.
- 22-OCFS-LCM-19
State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 Social Services Block Grant (Title XX) Allocations -
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to provide local departments of social services (LDSSs) with their Title XX Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) allocations for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23. The “All Other” allocations (Attachment B) will be released at a later date when federal funding is made available. There are no other notable changes from the issuance of the last LCM on this topic.
2021
- 21-OCFS-ADM-25
Rest-of-State Domestic Violence State Aid Rates for January 1, 2021, Through December 31, 2021 -
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to issue the Rate Year (RY) 2021 Domestic Violence State Aide Rates (DVSARs) for licensed domestic violence (DV) residential programs outside of the five boroughs of New York City (rest of estate, ROS). These DVSARs are for the period January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021. A separate directive is issued for licensed DV residential programs located within the five boroughs of New York City.
- 21-OCFS-ADM-08
New York City Domestic Violence State Aid Rates for July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 -
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to issue the 2020-21 domestic violence state aid rates (DVSARs) for licensed domestic violence (DV) residential programs in New York City (NYC). These DVSARs are for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. A separate directive is issued for licensed DV residential programs in the rest-of-state (ROS) counties, outside of NYC.
- 21-OCFS-LCM-24
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Funding for Non-Residential Domestic Violence Services for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 -
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) of their allocations for non-residential domestic violence (DV) services administered through the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). The enacted budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 includes a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) appropriation of $3,200,000 for the provision of non-residential DV services. Aside from the methodology change in Section III below and the additional $200,000 appropriation, there are no notable changes from last year’s issuance of this LCM.
- 21-OCFS-LCM-23
SFY 2021-22 Social Services Block Grant (Title XX) Allocations -
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to provide local departments of social services (LDSSs) with their Title XX Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) allocations for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22. There are not any notable changes from last year’s issuance of this LCM.
- 21-OCFS-LCM-08
TANF Funding for Non-Residential Domestic Violence Services for SFY 2020-21 -
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) of their allocations for non-residential domestic violence (DV) services administered through the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). The enacted budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2020-21 includes a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) appropriation of $3,000,000 for the provision of non-residential DV services. Aside from the methodology change in Section III below, there are no notable changes from last year’s issuance of this LCM.
2020
- 20-OCFS-ADM-10
Rest-of-State Domestic Violence State Aid Rates for January 1, 2020, Through December 31, 2020 -
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to issue the 2020 domestic violence state aid rates (DVSARs) for licensed domestic violence (DV) residential programs outside of the five boroughs of New York City (Rest of State). These DVSARs are for the period January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020. A separate directive is issued for licensed DV residential programs located within the five boroughs of New York City.
- 20-OCFS-ADM-01
New York City Domestic Violence State Aid Rates for July 1, 2019, Through June 30, 2020 -
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to issue the 2019-20 domestic violence state aid rates (DVSARs) for licensed domestic violence (DV) residential programs in New York City. These DVSARs are for the period July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020. A separate directive is issued for licensed DV residential programs in the rest-of-state (ROS) counties outside of New York City.
- 20-OCFS-INF-01
New York State Bail Reform Legislation and the Implications on Domestic Violence Situations -
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to explain the impact New York State’s recent bail reform legislation may have on child welfare practice and services provided by New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensed and/or approved domestic violence (DV) providers.
- 20-OCFS-LCM-10
SFY 2020-21 Social Services Block Grant (Title XX) Allocations -
The purpose of this New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to provide local departments of social services (LDSSs) with their Title XX Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) allocations for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2020-21. There are no notable changes from last year’s issuance of this LCM.
2019
- 19-OCFS-ADM-16
Revised Model Contract of Local Purchase of Residential Domestic Violence Service Agreements -
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) and residential domestic violence programs of the most recent revisions made to the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) model contract for the purchase of residential domestic violence services. The revised model contract for the purchase of residential domestic violence services outlined in this ADM replaces the model contract issued in 93-DSS-ADM-24 and cancels that ADM.
- 19-OCFS-ADM-03
Payment of Residential Services for Victims of Domestic Violence - The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) and the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) are issuing this directive to advise social services districts (districts) and residential programs for victims of domestic violence (DV) of amendments made to Sections §§ 131-u and 459-f of Social Services Law (SSL) in accordance with Part J of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2019, and to clarify the funding sources available for paying for residential programs for services rendered to victims of DV. This release also advises districts that applicants or recipients of public assistance, commonly referred to as temporary assistance (TA), receiving DV residential shelter services, are no longer required to contribute towards the cost of their stay in the DV shelter. Finally, this release advises districts and DV shelter providers about the strengthening of protections of personally identifying information of victims of DV by requiring the victim and head of household’s consent prior to sharing personally identifying information.
- 19-OCFS-ADM-02
Rest-of-State Domestic Violence State Aid Rates for January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2019 - The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to issue the 2019 domestic violence state aid rates (DVSARs) for licensed domestic violence (DV) residential programs outside of the five boroughs of New York City (Rest-of-State). These DVSARs are for the period January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019. A separate directive is issued annually for licensed DV residential programs located within the five boroughs of New York City.
- 19-OCFS-LCM-22
TANF Funding for Non-Residential Domestic Violence Services for SFY 2019-20 -
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) of their allocations for non-residential domestic violence (DV) services administered through the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). The enacted budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2019-20 includes a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) appropriation of $3,000,000 for the provision of non-residential DV services. There are no notable changes from last year’s issuance of this LCM. The allocation for each LDSS is listed in Attachment A of this document. 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 352.
- 19-OCFS-LCM-16
SFY 2019-20 Social Services Block Grant (Title XX) Allocations -
The purpose of this New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to provide local departments of social services (LDSSs) with their Title XX Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) allocations for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2019-20. There are no notable changes from last year’s issuance of this LCM.
2018
- 18-OCFS-ADM-22
New York City Domestic Violence State Aid Rates for July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019 -
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to issue the 2018-19 domestic violence state aid rates (DVSARs) for licensed domestic violence (DV) residential programs in New York City. These DVSARs are for the period July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019. A separate directive is issued for licensed DV residential programs in the rest-of-state counties outside New York City.
- 18-OCFS-ADM-12
Rest-of-State Domestic Violence State Aid Rates for January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2018 -
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to issue the 2018 domestic violence state aid rates (DVSARs) for licensed domestic violence (DV) residential programs outside of the five boroughs of New York City (Rest of State). These DVSARs are for the period January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2018. A separate directive is issued annually for licensed DV residential programs located within the five boroughs of New York City.
- 18-OCFS-ADM-01
New York City Domestic Violence State Aid Rates for July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018 -
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to issue the 2017-18 domestic violence state aid rates (DVSARs) for licensed domestic violence (DV) residential programs in New York City. These DVSARs are for the period July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2018. A separate ADM is issued for licensed DV residential programs in the counties outside New York City (rest-of-state).
- 18-OCFS-LCM-22
Guidelines and Instructions for Preparing the Child and Family Services Annual Plan Update -
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to provide guidance to local departments of social services (LDSSs) for the completion of the required 2019 Annual Plan Update (APU) for the county Child and Family Services Plan (CFSP). These guidelines are also being shared with county youth bureaus and county probation departments.
- 18-OCFS-LCM-13
TANF Funding for Non-Residential Domestic Violence Services for SFY 2018-19 -
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) of their allocations for non-residential domestic violence (DV) services administered through the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). The enacted budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018-19 includes a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) appropriation of $3,000,000 for the provision of non-residential domestic violence services. The allocation for each LDSS is listed in Attachment A of this document.
2017
- 17-OCFS-ADM-16
Mandated Reporters, Background Checks; Publicly-Funded Emergency Shelters for Families with Children -
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensed, residential programs for victims of domestic violence, and local departments of social services (LDSSs) on the requirements of Part Q of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2017 (Chapter 56), which amended Social Services Law (SSL) sections 412, 413, 424-a, and added a new section 460-h.
2016
- 16-OCFS-ADM-21
Rest-of-State Domestic Violence State Aid Rates for January 1, 2017, through December 31, 2017 -
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to issue the 2017 domestic violence state aid rates (DVSARs) for licensed domestic violence (DV) residential programs outside of the five boroughs of New York City (Rest of State). These DVSARs are for the period January 1, 2017, to December 31, 2017. A separate directive is issued annually for licensed DV residential programs located within the five boroughs of New York City.
- 16-OCFS-ADM-15
New York City Domestic Violence State Aid Rates for July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017 -
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to issue the 2016-17 domestic violence state aid rates (DVSARs) for licensed domestic violence (DV) residential programs in New York City. These DVSARs are for the period July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2017. A separate directive is issued for licensed DV residential programs in the rest-of-state counties outside New York City.
- 16-OCFS-ADM-05
Rest-of-State Domestic Violence State Aid Rates for January 1, 2016, through December 31, 2016 -
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to issue the 2016 domestic violence state aid rates (DVSARs) for licensed domestic violence (DV) residential programs outside of the five boroughs of New York City (Rest of State). These DVSARs are for the period January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2016. A separate directive is issued annually for licensed DV residential programs located within the five boroughs of New York City.
- 16-OCFS-ADM-04
New York City Domestic Violence State Aid Rates for July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016 -
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to issue the 2015-16 domestic violence state aid rates (DVSARs) for licensed domestic violence (DV) residential programs in New York City. These DVSARs are for the period July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016. A separate directive is issued for licensed DV residential programs in the rest-of-state counties outside New York City.
- 16-OCFS-ADM-03
Change in the Methodology for Determining DVSARs for Domestic Violence Residential Programs -
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is inform local social services districts (local districts) and the New York Domestic Violence Providers that the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) will no longer assess a surplus penalty in the calculation of domestic violence state aid rates (DVSARs) for domestic violence residential programs.
- 16-OCFS-LCM-12
TANF Funding for Non-Residential Domestic Violence Services for SFY 2016-17 -
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) of their allocations for non-residential domestic violence (DV) services administered through the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). The enacted budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2016-2017 includes a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) appropriation of $3,000,000 for the provision of non-residential domestic violence services. The allocation for each LDSS is listed in Attachment A of this document.
2015
- 15-OCFS-ADM-23
Non-discrimination on the Basis of Sex, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression in Residential and Non-residential Domestic Violence Programs -
The purpose of this Administrative Directive is to reaffirm the New York State Office of Children and Family Services’ (OCFS) requirement that residential and non-residential programs for victims of domestic violence provide shelter and appropriate services for all victims of domestic violence, regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, marital status, or disability.
2014
- 14-OCFS-INF-03
County Cooperative Agreements and Claiming Examples -
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to reiterate previous examples and provide additional examples regarding the circumstances under which costs may be properly claimed for reimbursement through the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) through cooperative agreements and purchase of services agreements between the local social services districts (local districts) and other local government entities (referred to hereafter as “cooperative agreements”).
2011
- 11-OCFS-INF-06
Statutory Amendments Affecting Who May Be Considered a Victim of Domestic Violence -
The purpose of the Informational Letter (INF) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) and domestic violence service providers of the amendments to section 459-a of Social Services Law (SSL), which expand the definition of who constitutes members of the same family or household.
Domestic Violence State Aid Rates (DVSAR) for Domestic Violence Residential Programs
- 15-OCFS-ADM-09
Rest-of-State Domestic Violence State Aid Rates for January 1, 2015, through December 31, 2015 - 15-OCFS-ADM-06
New York City Domestic Violence State Aid Rates for July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015
TANF Funding For Non-Residential Domestic Violence Services
- 15-OCFS-LCM-06
TANF Funding for Non-Residential Domestic Violence Services for FY 2016