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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.
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.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2016
16-OCFS-LCM-13 - Federal Fiscal Year 2016 Education and Training Voucher Program
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to provide guidance to local departments of social services (LDSSs) on the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2016 Education and Training Voucher (ETV) program. The ETV program is intended to help youth aging out of foster care to make the transition to self-sufficiency and receive the education, training, and services necessary to obtain employment. This LCM also describes the application process, eligibility criteria for awarding FFY 2016 ETV program funds, and the funding requirements.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to provide guidance to local departments of social services (LDSSs) on the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2016 Education and Training Voucher (ETV) program. The ETV program is intended to help youth aging out of foster care to make the transition to self-sufficiency and receive the education, training, and services necessary to obtain employment. This LCM also describes the application process, eligibility criteria for awarding FFY 2016 ETV program funds, and the funding requirements.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2016
16-OCFS-LCM-14 - State Fiscal Year 2016-17 Foster Care Block Grant Allocations
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to provide local departments of social services (LDSSs) with their Foster Care Block Grant allocations for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2016-17 and the corresponding program implications, as authorized by Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2016.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to provide local departments of social services (LDSSs) with their Foster Care Block Grant allocations for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2016-17 and the corresponding program implications, as authorized by Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2016.
English
Foster Care
Policies, External
2016
16-OCFS-LCM-15 - Local District Training Cap: Calendar Year 2016 Allocations
The purpose of this New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the Local District Training Cap (also referred to as the state training cap or state share ceiling) for the period January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016. The state share ceiling for each district has remained at the prior year’s level.
The purpose of this New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the Local District Training Cap (also referred to as the state training cap or state share ceiling) for the period January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016. The state share ceiling for each district has remained at the prior year’s level.
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Administration
Policies, External
2016
16-OCFS-LCM-16 - Federal Fiscal Year 2016 Independent Living Allocations
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to transmit to local departments of social services (LDSSs) the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program (CFCIP) allocations from the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2016 funds. The allocations contained in this memorandum’s Attachment A may be used for Independent Living (IL) services expenditures made October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2016, and claimed by March 31, 2017, and will be paid up to the amount of the allocation and subject to a 20 percent state/local match requirement. Unclaimed allocation amounts will be redistributed to other LDSSs that have claims in excess of the allocation, or used to support the New York State Office of Children and Family Services' (OCFS) activities related to implementation of the Chafee Foster Care Independence Act, allowing New York State to maximize its use of funds available under this federal funding stream.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to transmit to local departments of social services (LDSSs) the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program (CFCIP) allocations from the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2016 funds. The allocations contained in this memorandum’s Attachment A may be used for Independent Living (IL) services expenditures made October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2016, and claimed by March 31, 2017, and will be paid up to the amount of the allocation and subject to a 20 percent state/local match requirement. Unclaimed allocation amounts will be redistributed to other LDSSs that have claims in excess of the allocation, or used to support the New York State Office of Children and Family Services' (OCFS) activities related to implementation of the Chafee Foster Care Independence Act, allowing New York State to maximize its use of funds available under this federal funding stream.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2016
16-OCFS-LCM-17 - Application for Child Care Assistance
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the issuance of the Application for Child Care Assistance (OCFS-6025) for families applying only for child care assistance1 and the instructions, How to Complete the Application for Child Care Assistance (OCFS-6026). This LCM also provides guidance regarding new federal eligibility and reporting requirements; and LDSSs’ responsibilities regarding the NYS Agency-Based Voter Registration Form (NVRA-05).
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the issuance of the Application for Child Care Assistance (OCFS-6025) for families applying only for child care assistance1 and the instructions, How to Complete the Application for Child Care Assistance (OCFS-6026). This LCM also provides guidance regarding new federal eligibility and reporting requirements; and LDSSs’ responsibilities regarding the NYS Agency-Based Voter Registration Form (NVRA-05).
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Child Care Services
Policies, External
2016
16-OCFS-LCM-18 - Child Care Market Rates 2016
The purpose of this release is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the adoption of regulations related to the market rates and the maximum reimbursements for expenditures for child care services funded under the New York State Child Care Block Grant (NYSCCBG) and Social Services Block Grant (Title XX). These changes to Title 18 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) Section 415.9 were filed as a notice of emergency adoption and proposed rule-making. The emergency regulations became effective June 1, 2016. LDSSs were previously notified in 16-OCFS-INF-06, issued on May 27, 2016, about the revisions to the child care market rates. The proposed regulations were adopted as a final rule on August 17, 2016.
The purpose of this release is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the adoption of regulations related to the market rates and the maximum reimbursements for expenditures for child care services funded under the New York State Child Care Block Grant (NYSCCBG) and Social Services Block Grant (Title XX). These changes to Title 18 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) Section 415.9 were filed as a notice of emergency adoption and proposed rule-making. The emergency regulations became effective June 1, 2016. LDSSs were previously notified in 16-OCFS-INF-06, issued on May 27, 2016, about the revisions to the child care market rates. The proposed regulations were adopted as a final rule on August 17, 2016.
English
Child Care Services
Policies, External
2016
16-OCFS-LCM-19 - Travel Time for Child Care Services
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to provide guidance to local departments of social services (LDSSs) on how to determine the amount of time needed by an applicant for child care services to travel between a child care provider and the site of employment, educational program, or other approved activity.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to provide guidance to local departments of social services (LDSSs) on how to determine the amount of time needed by an applicant for child care services to travel between a child care provider and the site of employment, educational program, or other approved activity.
English
Child Care Services
Policies, External
2016
16-OCFS-LCM-20 - 2016 Guidelines and Instructions for Preparing the Child and Family Services 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 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.
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 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.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2016
16-OCFS-LCM-01 - State Minimum Wage Increase and Its Effect upon Child Care Subsidies (Rev. 1/26/16)
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform local social services districts (districts) that the increase in the state minimum wage to $9.00 (effective December 31, 2015) may affect families receiving child care subsidies and families receiving child care in lieu of Temporary Assistance.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform local social services districts (districts) that the increase in the state minimum wage to $9.00 (effective December 31, 2015) may affect families receiving child care subsidies and families receiving child care in lieu of Temporary Assistance.
English
Child Care Services
Policies, External
2016