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23-OCFS-LCM-24 - 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 $3,770,000 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.
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 $3,770,000 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.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023
English
Protective Services State Central Register
Forms
2023
English
Protective Services State Central Register
Forms
2023
23-OCFS-INF-10 - Guidelines for Parent Advocate Programs
The purpose of this informational letter (INF) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of guidelines for operating a Parent Advocate Program. Parent Advocate Programs operate with parent advocates who are defined as persons who have been previously recipients of child welfare services; who have successfully addressed the issues that brought the family to the attention of child welfare; who have been reunified with their children, if applicable; and who have subsequently been successfully trained as a parent advocate to work within the child welfare system. Such person is either an employee or under contract with an LDSS or VA.
The purpose of this informational letter (INF) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of guidelines for operating a Parent Advocate Program. Parent Advocate Programs operate with parent advocates who are defined as persons who have been previously recipients of child welfare services; who have successfully addressed the issues that brought the family to the attention of child welfare; who have been reunified with their children, if applicable; and who have subsequently been successfully trained as a parent advocate to work within the child welfare system. Such person is either an employee or under contract with an LDSS or VA.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023
23-OCFS-INF-10 - Guidelines for Parent Advocate Programs
The purpose of this informational letter (INF) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of guidelines for operating a Parent Advocate Program. Parent Advocate Programs operate with parent advocates who are defined as persons who have been previously recipients of child welfare services; who have successfully addressed the issues that brought the family to the attention of child welfare; who have been reunified with their children, if applicable; and who have subsequently been successfully trained as a parent advocate to work within the child welfare system. Such person is either an employee or under contract with an LDSS or VA.
The purpose of this informational letter (INF) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of guidelines for operating a Parent Advocate Program. Parent Advocate Programs operate with parent advocates who are defined as persons who have been previously recipients of child welfare services; who have successfully addressed the issues that brought the family to the attention of child welfare; who have been reunified with their children, if applicable; and who have subsequently been successfully trained as a parent advocate to work within the child welfare system. Such person is either an employee or under contract with an LDSS or VA.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023
23-OCFS-LCM-23 - Child Protective Services Manual Updates
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of updates to the New York State Child Protective Services Manual (CPS Manual; August 2023). These updates replace prior iterations of the manual and are intended to reflect the most recent law, regulation, and policy.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of updates to the New York State Child Protective Services Manual (CPS Manual; August 2023). These updates replace prior iterations of the manual and are intended to reflect the most recent law, regulation, and policy.
English
Strategic Planning and Policy Development
Policies, External
2023
23-OCFS-LCM-23 - Child Protective Services Manual Updates
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of updates to the New York State Child Protective Services Manual (CPS Manual; August 2023). These updates replace prior iterations of the manual and are intended to reflect the most recent law, regulation, and policy.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of updates to the New York State Child Protective Services Manual (CPS Manual; August 2023). These updates replace prior iterations of the manual and are intended to reflect the most recent law, regulation, and policy.
English
Strategic Planning and Policy Development
Policies, External
2023
Spanish
Child Care: LDSS
Forms
2023
Spanish
Child Care: LDSS
Forms
2023
23-OCFS-ADM-19 - Updates to the Putative Father Registry
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the provisions of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2020 that broaden the scope of information recorded in the Putative Father Registry, and of the provisions of Chapter 828 of the Laws of 2022 that expand the categories of unmarried parents whose consent to the adoption of a child in foster care is required, and changes to the notification and collection of information provisions with respect to certain child welfare proceedings.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the provisions of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2020 that broaden the scope of information recorded in the Putative Father Registry, and of the provisions of Chapter 828 of the Laws of 2022 that expand the categories of unmarried parents whose consent to the adoption of a child in foster care is required, and changes to the notification and collection of information provisions with respect to certain child welfare proceedings.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023
23-OCFS-ADM-19 - Updates to the Putative Father Registry
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the provisions of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2020 that broaden the scope of information recorded in the Putative Father Registry, and of the provisions of Chapter 828 of the Laws of 2022 that expand the categories of unmarried parents whose consent to the adoption of a child in foster care is required, and changes to the notification and collection of information provisions with respect to certain child welfare proceedings.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the provisions of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2020 that broaden the scope of information recorded in the Putative Father Registry, and of the provisions of Chapter 828 of the Laws of 2022 that expand the categories of unmarried parents whose consent to the adoption of a child in foster care is required, and changes to the notification and collection of information provisions with respect to certain child welfare proceedings.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023
Spanish
Child Care: LDSS
Forms
2023
Spanish
Child Care: LDSS
Forms
2023
Spanish
Child Care: LDSS
Forms
2023
Spanish
Child Care: LDSS
Forms
2023
Spanish
Child Care: LDSS
Forms
2023
Spanish
Child Care: LDSS
Forms
2023
Spanish
Child Care: LDSS
Forms
2023
Spanish
Child Care: LDSS
Forms
2023
Spanish
Child Care: LDSS
Forms
2023
Spanish
Child Care: LDSS
Forms
2023
Spanish
Child Care: LDSS
Forms
2023
Spanish
Child Care: LDSS
Forms
2023
23-OCFS-LCM-12-R2 - New York State Child Care Block Grant Allocations April 1, 2023-September 30, 2024 (Revised October 16, 2023)
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of their allocations and maintenance of effort (MOE) levels for the New York State Child Care Block Grant (NYSCCBG) child care assistance program for the period April 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of their allocations and maintenance of effort (MOE) levels for the New York State Child Care Block Grant (NYSCCBG) child care assistance program for the period April 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024.
English
Child Care Services
Policies, External
2023
23-OCFS-LCM-12-R2 - New York State Child Care Block Grant Allocations April 1, 2023-September 30, 2024 (Revised October 16, 2023)
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of their allocations and maintenance of effort (MOE) levels for the New York State Child Care Block Grant (NYSCCBG) child care assistance program for the period April 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of their allocations and maintenance of effort (MOE) levels for the New York State Child Care Block Grant (NYSCCBG) child care assistance program for the period April 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024.
English
Child Care Services
Policies, External
2023
Yiddish
Foster Care
Publications
2023
Urdu
Foster Care
Publications
2023
Spanish
Foster Care
Publications
2023
Yiddish
Foster Care
Publications
2023
Urdu
Foster Care
Publications
2023
Chinese, traditional
Foster Care
Publications
2023
Russian
Foster Care
Publications
2023
Polish
Foster Care
Publications
2023
Italian
Foster Care
Publications
2023
Haitian Creole
Foster Care
Publications
2023
French
Foster Care
Publications
2023
Bengali
Foster Care
Publications
2023
Arabic
Foster Care
Publications
2023
23-OCFS-ADM-18 - 2023 Changes to Child Care Assistance Regulations: Parts 404 and 415 Document Posting
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local social services districts (districts) of changes to Title 18 of the official compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (18 NYCRR), Parts 404 and 415, that were made in accordance with the enacted New York State Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, under Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2023, to further combat the child care crisis throughout New York state. With this ADM, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is providing an overview of the statutory and regulatory changes. This ADM also provides implementation guidance including directing the use of eight revised client notices that must be used by districts to provide notification to families about actions related to their child care assistance.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local social services districts (districts) of changes to Title 18 of the official compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (18 NYCRR), Parts 404 and 415, that were made in accordance with the enacted New York State Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, under Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2023, to further combat the child care crisis throughout New York state. With this ADM, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is providing an overview of the statutory and regulatory changes. This ADM also provides implementation guidance including directing the use of eight revised client notices that must be used by districts to provide notification to families about actions related to their child care assistance.
English
Child Care Services
Policies, External
2023
23-OCFS-ADM-18 - 2023 Changes to Child Care Assistance Regulations: Parts 404 and 415 Document Posting
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local social services districts (districts) of changes to Title 18 of the official compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (18 NYCRR), Parts 404 and 415, that were made in accordance with the enacted New York State Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, under Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2023, to further combat the child care crisis throughout New York state. With this ADM, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is providing an overview of the statutory and regulatory changes. This ADM also provides implementation guidance including directing the use of eight revised client notices that must be used by districts to provide notification to families about actions related to their child care assistance.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local social services districts (districts) of changes to Title 18 of the official compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (18 NYCRR), Parts 404 and 415, that were made in accordance with the enacted New York State Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, under Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2023, to further combat the child care crisis throughout New York state. With this ADM, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is providing an overview of the statutory and regulatory changes. This ADM also provides implementation guidance including directing the use of eight revised client notices that must be used by districts to provide notification to families about actions related to their child care assistance.
English
Child Care Services
Policies, External
2023
Chinese, traditional
Foster Care
Adoption
Adoption
Forms
2019
Chinese, traditional
Foster Care
Adoption
Adoption
Forms
2019
OCFS-5183B-TC - 寄養/收養父母申請
Foster-Adoptive Parent Application
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Foster-Adoptive Parent Application
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Chinese, traditional
Foster Care
Adoption
Adoption
Forms
2019
OCFS-5183B-TC - 寄養/收養父母申請
Foster-Adoptive Parent Application
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Foster-Adoptive Parent Application
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Chinese, traditional
Foster Care
Adoption
Adoption
Forms
2019
OCFS-5183C-TC - 家庭收養登記簿資訊
Family Adoption Registry Information
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Family Adoption Registry Information
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Chinese, traditional
Foster Care
Adoption
Adoption
Forms
2019
OCFS-5183C-TC - 家庭收養登記簿資訊
Family Adoption Registry Information
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Family Adoption Registry Information
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Chinese, traditional
Foster Care
Adoption
Adoption
Forms
2019
OCFS-5183D-TC - 寄養/收養申請人 醫療報告（第 1 部分）
Foster-Adoptive Applicant Medical Report
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Foster-Adoptive Applicant Medical Report
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Chinese, traditional
Foster Care
Adoption
Adoption
Forms
2023
OCFS-5183D-TC - 寄養/收養申請人 醫療報告（第 1 部分）
Foster-Adoptive Applicant Medical Report
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Foster-Adoptive Applicant Medical Report
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Chinese, traditional
Foster Care
Adoption
Adoption
Forms
2023
Chinese, traditional
Foster Care
Adoption
Adoption
Forms
2019
Chinese, traditional
Foster Care
Adoption
Adoption
Forms
2019
OCFS-5183F-TC - 家庭組成和關係表
Household Composition and Relationships Form
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Household Composition and Relationships Form
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Chinese, traditional
Foster Care
Adoption
Adoption
Forms
2019
OCFS-5183F-TC - 家庭組成和關係表
Household Composition and Relationships Form
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Household Composition and Relationships Form
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Chinese, traditional
Foster Care
Adoption
Adoption
Forms
2019
OCFS-5183G-TC - 家系圖樣本範本
Sample Genogram Template
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Sample Genogram Template
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Chinese, traditional
Foster Care
Adoption
Adoption
Forms
2019
OCFS-5183G-TC - 家系圖樣本範本
Sample Genogram Template
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Sample Genogram Template
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Chinese, traditional
Foster Care
Adoption
Adoption
Forms
2019
Chinese, traditional
Foster Care
Adoption
Adoption
Forms
2019
Chinese, traditional
Foster Care
Adoption
Adoption
Forms
2019
Chinese, traditional
Foster Care
Adoption
Adoption
Forms
2019
Chinese, traditional
Foster Care
Adoption
Adoption
Forms
2019
OCFS-5183J-TC - 與授權機構簽訂之寄養父母協議
Foster Parent Agreement With Authorized Agency
Part of the OCFS-5183 certification approval packet.
Foster Parent Agreement With Authorized Agency
Part of the OCFS-5183 certification approval packet.
Chinese, traditional
Foster Care
Adoption
Adoption
Forms
2019
OCFS-5183J-TC - 與授權機構簽訂之寄養父母協議
Foster Parent Agreement With Authorized Agency
Part of the OCFS-5183 certification approval packet.
Foster Parent Agreement With Authorized Agency
Part of the OCFS-5183 certification approval packet.
Chinese, traditional
Foster Care
Adoption
Adoption
Forms
2019
OCFS-5183K-TC - 最終評估與裁定
Final Assessment-Determination
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Final Assessment-Determination
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Chinese, traditional
Foster Care
Adoption
Adoption
Forms
2020
OCFS-5183K-TC - 最終評估與裁定
Final Assessment-Determination
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Final Assessment-Determination
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Chinese, traditional
Foster Care
Adoption
Adoption
Forms
2020
English
Child Care: LDSS
Forms
2023
English
Child Care: LDSS
Forms
2023
English
Child Care: LDSS
Forms
2023
English
Child Care: LDSS
Forms
2023
English
Child Care: LDSS
Forms
2023
English
Child Care: LDSS
Forms
2023
English
Child Care: LDSS
Forms
2023
English
Child Care: LDSS
Forms
2023
English
Child Care: LDSS
Forms
2023
English
Child Care: LDSS
Forms
2023
English
Child Care: LDSS
Forms
2023
English
Child Care: LDSS
Forms
2023
English
Child Care: LDSS
Forms
2023
English
Child Care: LDSS
Forms
2023
23-OCFS-LCM-22 - Municipal Allocations for Youth Development Program, Runaway and Homeless Youth, and Youth Sports and Education Opportunity Funding for Program Year October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise municipal youth bureaus on the availability of Youth Development Program (YDP), Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY), and Youth Sports and Education Opportunity Funding (YSEF) allocations for program year October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise municipal youth bureaus on the availability of Youth Development Program (YDP), Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY), and Youth Sports and Education Opportunity Funding (YSEF) allocations for program year October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024.
English
Youth Development and Partnerships for Success
Policies, External
2023
23-OCFS-LCM-22 - Municipal Allocations for Youth Development Program, Runaway and Homeless Youth, and Youth Sports and Education Opportunity Funding for Program Year October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise municipal youth bureaus on the availability of Youth Development Program (YDP), Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY), and Youth Sports and Education Opportunity Funding (YSEF) allocations for program year October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise municipal youth bureaus on the availability of Youth Development Program (YDP), Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY), and Youth Sports and Education Opportunity Funding (YSEF) allocations for program year October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024.
English
Youth Development and Partnerships for Success
Policies, External
2023