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Under the direction of an associate commissioner, the Office of Youth Engagement and Academics provides technical support to residential and community services programs.
Bureau of Education Services
This bureau is responsible for the operation of school programs in OCFS facilities. Staff identify statewide service priorities and needs, plan education program systems and designs, coordinate the planning and design of career education program systems, develop recreation program models, coordinate provision of the Innervisions substance abuse prevention education program, recommend educational policies, and provide technical assistance and monitoring in the education area. The bureau also coordinates and assists with the re-entry of OCFS youth to their local education agency and acts as a liaison with State Education Department to monitor compliance with state regulations and laws.
Bureau of Ministerial Services
This bureau coordinates chaplaincy efforts of agency staff, supported by local volunteers from recognized religious denominations. The bureau assures the availability of religious services to youth in facility programs.