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Welcome to OCFS Bureau of Financial Operations-Title IV-E home page.
This page has the most current information related to Title IV-E and The federal Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Administration of Children and Families (ACF).
Please Note: The correct email address for the dedicated Title IV-E mailbox is: Title.IVE@ocfs.ny.gov
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What is Title IV-E?
Title IV-E of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 671-679b) is an important funding stream for foster care costs. It provides for federal reimbursement for a portion of the maintenance and administrative costs of foster care for children who meet specified federal eligibility requirements. In New York, the federal share is 50%. The federal funds help offset the State and local costs of providing foster care to children. However, not all children in foster care in New York are eligible for federal Title IV-E reimbursement.
These pages are a resource to assist OCFS, local districts and the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, along with the other interested parties, to achieve the goals and action steps for continued compliance with federal standards and a successful federal review.
Announcements
The results of the 2018 federal Foster Care Eligibility Review show New York State is in substantial compliance.
Communications
Administrative Directives
- 16-OCFS-LCM-04 Federal Administration for Children and Families Final Report on the 2015 Subsequent Primary Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Review
- 11-OCFS-ADM-02 Re-entry into Foster Care by Former Foster Care Youth between the Ages of 18 and 21
- 10-OCFS-ADM-10 Title IV-E Foster Care and Adoption to Age 21
Informational Letters
- 11-OCFS-INF-04 2011 Income Standards for the Child and Family Services Plan
- 10-OCFS-INF-06 2010 Income Standards for the Child and Family Services Plan
- Out of State Foster Homes Documentation of Licensure for Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility (PDF) 08-OCFS-INF-04
Local Commissioner Memorandums
- 13-OCFS-LCM-02, Federal Administration for Children and Families Final Report
- 10-OCFS-LCM-02 Federal Administration for Children and Families’ Final Report on the 2009 Title IV-E Subsequent Primary Foster Care Eligibility Review
- 09-OCFS-LCM-12 Highlights of Changes in Adoption Assistance Eligibility
- Ineligibility for Title IV-E Foster Care for Placement in Certain Non OCFS License Programs (PDF) 08-OCFS-LCM-01
You can access these and other OCFS policies with this link: http://ocfs.ny.gov/main/policies/external/
General Information System Messages
- GIS 16-004 - Respite Care and Services
- GIS 17-006 - New Activities Absence Modifier for Respite Care
These policies provide guidance to local departments of social services regarding the payment and reimbursement of respite care and services provided for foster care children. You can access these and other GIS policies with this link (requires NYENET access): GIS System Change Notices