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2020
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2020
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2020
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2020
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2020
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2023
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2023
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2023
English
Foster Care
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2023
19-OCFS-ADM-07-R1 - FFPSA Model Licensing Standards and Updated Forms for the Certification or Approval of Foster/Adoptive Homes
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the release of the Federal Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) model licensing standards and the alignment of New York State’s process for certifying or approving foster homes with the model standards. This ADM also releases the updated forms that must be used by LDSSs and VAs when certifying or approving foster or foster/adoptive homes.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the release of the Federal Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) model licensing standards and the alignment of New York State’s process for certifying or approving foster homes with the model standards. This ADM also releases the updated forms that must be used by LDSSs and VAs when certifying or approving foster or foster/adoptive homes.
English
Foster Care
Policies, External
2019
19-OCFS-ADM-07-R1 - FFPSA Model Licensing Standards and Updated Forms for the Certification or Approval of Foster/Adoptive Homes
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the release of the Federal Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) model licensing standards and the alignment of New York State’s process for certifying or approving foster homes with the model standards. This ADM also releases the updated forms that must be used by LDSSs and VAs when certifying or approving foster or foster/adoptive homes.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the release of the Federal Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) model licensing standards and the alignment of New York State’s process for certifying or approving foster homes with the model standards. This ADM also releases the updated forms that must be used by LDSSs and VAs when certifying or approving foster or foster/adoptive homes.
English
Foster Care
Policies, External
2019
OCFS-5183D - Foster-Adoptive Applicant Medical Report
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
Foster/Adoptive Home Certification or Approval Process
English
Foster Care
Forms
2023
22-OCFS-ADM-02-R1 - Supervised Setting Program (SSP) Implementation
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the newly established Supervised Setting Programs (SSPs) that allow transition aged youth to live independently in a variety of supervised settings.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the newly established Supervised Setting Programs (SSPs) that allow transition aged youth to live independently in a variety of supervised settings.
English
Foster Care
Policies, External
2022
22-OCFS-ADM-02-R1 - Supervised Setting Program (SSP) Implementation
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the newly established Supervised Setting Programs (SSPs) that allow transition aged youth to live independently in a variety of supervised settings.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the newly established Supervised Setting Programs (SSPs) that allow transition aged youth to live independently in a variety of supervised settings.
English
Foster Care
Policies, External
2022
English
Foster Care
Forms
2023
OCFS-3165-AR - برنامج مبادرة نجاح كلية شباب الرعاية البديلة
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (Word)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (Word)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Arabic
Foster Care
Forms
2021
OCFS-3165-AR - برنامج مبادرة نجاح كلية شباب الرعاية البديلة
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (PDF)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (PDF)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Arabic
Foster Care
Forms
2021
OCFS-3165-BN - যেখানে যুবা বর্তমানে পালিত যুবার কলেজ সাফল্য উদ্যোগ
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (Word)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (Word)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Bengali
Foster Care
Forms
2021
OCFS-3165-BN - যেখানে যুবা বর্তমানে পালিত যুবার কলেজ সাফল্য উদ্যোগ
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (PDF)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (PDF)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Bengali
Foster Care
Forms
2021
OCFS-3165-TC - 寄養家庭青少年大學攻讀倡議計畫
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (Word)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (Word)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Chinese, traditional
Foster Care
Forms
2021
OCFS-3165-TC - 寄養家庭青少年大學攻讀倡議計畫
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (PDF)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (PDF)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Chinese, traditional
Foster Care
Forms
2021
OCFS-3165-FR - Programme de soutien pour la réussite universitaire des jeunes issus de familles d’accueil
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (Word)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (Word)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
French
Foster Care
Forms
2021
OCFS-3165-FR - Programme de soutien pour la réussite universitaire des jeunes issus de familles d’accueil
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (PDF)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (PDF)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
French
Foster Care
Forms
2021
OCFS-3165-HC - Pwogram Foster Youth College Success Initiative
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (Word)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (Word)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Haitian Creole
Foster Care
Forms
2021
OCFS-3165-HC - Pwogram Foster Youth College Success Initiative
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (PDF)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (PDF)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Haitian Creole
Foster Care
Forms
2021
OCFS-3165-IT - Programma di iniziativa per il successo accademico dei giovani in affidamento
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (Word)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (Word)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Italian
Foster Care
Forms
2021
OCFS-3165-IT - Programma di iniziativa per il successo accademico dei giovani in affidamento
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (PDF)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (PDF)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Italian
Foster Care
Forms
2021
OCFS-3165-KO - 위탁 청소년 컬리지 성공 이니셔티브 프로그램
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (Word)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (Word)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Korean
Foster Care
Forms
2021
OCFS-3165-KO - 위탁 청소년 컬리지 성공 이니셔티브 프로그램
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (PDF)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (PDF)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Korean
Foster Care
Forms
2021
OCFS-3165-PL - Program inicjatywy na rzecz sukcesu w college’u dla młodzieży z rodzin zastępczych
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (Word)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (Word)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Polish
Foster Care
Forms
2021
OCFS-3165-PL - Program inicjatywy na rzecz sukcesu w college’u dla młodzieży z rodzin zastępczych
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (PDF)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (PDF)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Polish
Foster Care
Forms
2021
OCFS-3165-RU - Программа инициативной помощи подросткам на патронатном воспитании с финансированием учебы в колледже
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (Word)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (Word)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Russian
Foster Care
Forms
2021
OCFS-3165-RU - Программа инициативной помощи подросткам на патронатном воспитании с финансированием учебы в колледже
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (PDF)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (PDF)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Russian
Foster Care
Forms
2021
OCFS-3165-S - Programa de Iniciativa para el Éxito Universitario de Jóvenes en Crianza Temporal
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (Word)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (Word)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Spanish
Foster Care
Forms
2021
OCFS-3165-S - Programa de Iniciativa para el Éxito Universitario de Jóvenes en Crianza Temporal
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (PDF)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (PDF)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Spanish
Foster Care
Forms
2021
OCFS-3165-UR - فوسٹر یوتھ کالج سکسیس انیشیٹیو پروگرام
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (Word)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (Word)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Urdu
Foster Care
Forms
2021
OCFS-3165-UR - فوسٹر یوتھ کالج سکسیس انیشیٹیو پروگرام
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (PDF)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (PDF)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Urdu
Foster Care
Forms
2021
OCFS-3165-YI - פאסטער יוגנטליכע קאלעדזש ערפאלג ארבעט פראגראם
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (Word)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (Word)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Yiddish
Foster Care
Forms
2021
OCFS-3165-YI - פאסטער יוגנטליכע קאלעדזש ערפאלג ארבעט פראגראם
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (PDF)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program (PDF)
If you are a youth in foster care or were in foster care after your 13th birthday, and you are attending or applying to college, you may be eligible for more funding and support services. The New York State Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program provides additional support services and funding to help meet the costs of college for eligible students.
Yiddish
Foster Care
Forms
2021
English
Foster Care
Forms
2022
English
Foster Care
Forms
2022
English
Foster Care
Forms
2022
22-OCFS-INF-09 - CANS-NY and CALOCUS-CASII Information Sheets
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to provide local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) with additional information regarding the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS)-NY and the Child and Adolescent Level of Care/Services Intensity Instrument (CALOCUS-CASII) assessment tools.
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to provide local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) with additional information regarding the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS)-NY and the Child and Adolescent Level of Care/Services Intensity Instrument (CALOCUS-CASII) assessment tools.
English
Foster Care
Policies, External
2022
22-OCFS-INF-09 - CANS-NY and CALOCUS-CASII Information Sheets
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to provide local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) with additional information regarding the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS)-NY and the Child and Adolescent Level of Care/Services Intensity Instrument (CALOCUS-CASII) assessment tools.
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to provide local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) with additional information regarding the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS)-NY and the Child and Adolescent Level of Care/Services Intensity Instrument (CALOCUS-CASII) assessment tools.
English
Foster Care
Policies, External
2022
22-OCFS-ADM-19 - The Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance (ICAMA)
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of updates and revisions to current practices around securing Medicaid (MA) for children with special needs who are receiving Title IV-E eligible (Adoption Assistance) or non-Title IV-E eligible (State Adoption Subsidy) and who are moving across state lines. This includes all Title IV-E eligible children and non-Title IV-E eligible children moving into and out of New York State (NYS). The major changes to NYS’s Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance (ICAMA) practice are new ICAMA forms, less required documentation and converting to a fully electronic submission and receipt of ICAMA requests using a shared email box ocfs.sm.bpsicama@ocfs.ny.gov.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of updates and revisions to current practices around securing Medicaid (MA) for children with special needs who are receiving Title IV-E eligible (Adoption Assistance) or non-Title IV-E eligible (State Adoption Subsidy) and who are moving across state lines. This includes all Title IV-E eligible children and non-Title IV-E eligible children moving into and out of New York State (NYS). The major changes to NYS’s Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance (ICAMA) practice are new ICAMA forms, less required documentation and converting to a fully electronic submission and receipt of ICAMA requests using a shared email box ocfs.sm.bpsicama@ocfs.ny.gov.
English
Foster Care
Policies, External
2022
22-OCFS-ADM-19 - The Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance (ICAMA)
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of updates and revisions to current practices around securing Medicaid (MA) for children with special needs who are receiving Title IV-E eligible (Adoption Assistance) or non-Title IV-E eligible (State Adoption Subsidy) and who are moving across state lines. This includes all Title IV-E eligible children and non-Title IV-E eligible children moving into and out of New York State (NYS). The major changes to NYS’s Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance (ICAMA) practice are new ICAMA forms, less required documentation and converting to a fully electronic submission and receipt of ICAMA requests using a shared email box ocfs.sm.bpsicama@ocfs.ny.gov.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of updates and revisions to current practices around securing Medicaid (MA) for children with special needs who are receiving Title IV-E eligible (Adoption Assistance) or non-Title IV-E eligible (State Adoption Subsidy) and who are moving across state lines. This includes all Title IV-E eligible children and non-Title IV-E eligible children moving into and out of New York State (NYS). The major changes to NYS’s Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance (ICAMA) practice are new ICAMA forms, less required documentation and converting to a fully electronic submission and receipt of ICAMA requests using a shared email box ocfs.sm.bpsicama@ocfs.ny.gov.
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2022
22-OCFS-LCM-21 - State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 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) 2022-23.
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) 2022-23.
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2022
22-OCFS-LCM-21 - State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 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) 2022-23.
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) 2022-23.
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2022
22-OCFS-INF-07 - New Supervised Setting Programs (SSPs) Maximum State Aid Rates (MSARs) and Corresponding Entry of Information Into CONNECTIONS
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to announce the publication of Maximum State Aid Rates (MSARs) for Supervised Setting Programs (SSPs). This INF also provides clarity to local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) on how to enter and maintain certification or approval in CONNECTIONS necessary to populate the correct Rate Code for the supervised setting.
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to announce the publication of Maximum State Aid Rates (MSARs) for Supervised Setting Programs (SSPs). This INF also provides clarity to local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) on how to enter and maintain certification or approval in CONNECTIONS necessary to populate the correct Rate Code for the supervised setting.
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2022
22-OCFS-INF-07 - New Supervised Setting Programs (SSPs) Maximum State Aid Rates (MSARs) and Corresponding Entry of Information Into CONNECTIONS
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to announce the publication of Maximum State Aid Rates (MSARs) for Supervised Setting Programs (SSPs). This INF also provides clarity to local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) on how to enter and maintain certification or approval in CONNECTIONS necessary to populate the correct Rate Code for the supervised setting.
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to announce the publication of Maximum State Aid Rates (MSARs) for Supervised Setting Programs (SSPs). This INF also provides clarity to local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) on how to enter and maintain certification or approval in CONNECTIONS necessary to populate the correct Rate Code for the supervised setting.
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2022
22-OCFS-LCM-15 - Federal Fiscal Year 2022 John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood: Independent Living Allocations
The purpose of the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (CFCP) is to assist current and former youth in foster care achieve self-sufficiency. This Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) informs local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the CFCP allocations from the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2022 funds. The allocations contained in this LCM’s Attachment A may be used for independent living (IL) services expenditures made from October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022, and claimed by March 31, 2023. Such claims will be paid up to the amount of the allocation and are subject to a 20% state/local match requirement. Unclaimed allocation amounts may 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 the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (CFCP) is to assist current and former youth in foster care achieve self-sufficiency. This Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) informs local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the CFCP allocations from the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2022 funds. The allocations contained in this LCM’s Attachment A may be used for independent living (IL) services expenditures made from October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022, and claimed by March 31, 2023. Such claims will be paid up to the amount of the allocation and are subject to a 20% state/local match requirement. Unclaimed allocation amounts may 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.
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2022
22-OCFS-LCM-15 - Federal Fiscal Year 2022 John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood: Independent Living Allocations
The purpose of the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (CFCP) is to assist current and former youth in foster care achieve self-sufficiency. This Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) informs local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the CFCP allocations from the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2022 funds. The allocations contained in this LCM’s Attachment A may be used for independent living (IL) services expenditures made from October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022, and claimed by March 31, 2023. Such claims will be paid up to the amount of the allocation and are subject to a 20% state/local match requirement. Unclaimed allocation amounts may 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 the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (CFCP) is to assist current and former youth in foster care achieve self-sufficiency. This Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) informs local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the CFCP allocations from the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2022 funds. The allocations contained in this LCM’s Attachment A may be used for independent living (IL) services expenditures made from October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022, and claimed by March 31, 2023. Such claims will be paid up to the amount of the allocation and are subject to a 20% state/local match requirement. Unclaimed allocation amounts may 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.
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2022
22-OCFS-LCM-13 - Supporting Foster Youth Through the Pandemic Act
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum is to clarify for local departments of social services (LDSSs) the use of federal Chafee funding in 2020 to support eligible youth who aged out of foster care during the time frame listed below. The COVID-19 pandemic contributed to the potential instability of young adults who aged out of foster care in New York State. To address the challenges exacerbated by the pandemic, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) allocated $1,511,287 of the Chafee pandemic funding to LDSSs specifically for youth who aged out of care from March 1, 2020, to March 31, 2021, without a safe and stable transition plan.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum is to clarify for local departments of social services (LDSSs) the use of federal Chafee funding in 2020 to support eligible youth who aged out of foster care during the time frame listed below. The COVID-19 pandemic contributed to the potential instability of young adults who aged out of foster care in New York State. To address the challenges exacerbated by the pandemic, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) allocated $1,511,287 of the Chafee pandemic funding to LDSSs specifically for youth who aged out of care from March 1, 2020, to March 31, 2021, without a safe and stable transition plan.
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2022
22-OCFS-LCM-13 - Supporting Foster Youth Through the Pandemic Act
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum is to clarify for local departments of social services (LDSSs) the use of federal Chafee funding in 2020 to support eligible youth who aged out of foster care during the time frame listed below. The COVID-19 pandemic contributed to the potential instability of young adults who aged out of foster care in New York State. To address the challenges exacerbated by the pandemic, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) allocated $1,511,287 of the Chafee pandemic funding to LDSSs specifically for youth who aged out of care from March 1, 2020, to March 31, 2021, without a safe and stable transition plan.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum is to clarify for local departments of social services (LDSSs) the use of federal Chafee funding in 2020 to support eligible youth who aged out of foster care during the time frame listed below. The COVID-19 pandemic contributed to the potential instability of young adults who aged out of foster care in New York State. To address the challenges exacerbated by the pandemic, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) allocated $1,511,287 of the Chafee pandemic funding to LDSSs specifically for youth who aged out of care from March 1, 2020, to March 31, 2021, without a safe and stable transition plan.
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2022
22-OCFS-ADM-11 - Requirements for Use of the National Electronic Interstate Compact Enterprise (NEICE) 2.0
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to set forth expectations and procedures for local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) in compliance with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) requirement for electronic submission of all requests for placements through the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC), using the National Electronic Interstate Compact Enterprise (NEICE) version 2.0.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to set forth expectations and procedures for local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) in compliance with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) requirement for electronic submission of all requests for placements through the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC), using the National Electronic Interstate Compact Enterprise (NEICE) version 2.0.
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2022
22-OCFS-ADM-11 - Requirements for Use of the National Electronic Interstate Compact Enterprise (NEICE) 2.0
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to set forth expectations and procedures for local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) in compliance with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) requirement for electronic submission of all requests for placements through the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC), using the National Electronic Interstate Compact Enterprise (NEICE) version 2.0.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to set forth expectations and procedures for local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) in compliance with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) requirement for electronic submission of all requests for placements through the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC), using the National Electronic Interstate Compact Enterprise (NEICE) version 2.0.
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2022
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2021
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2021
18-OCFS-ADM-19 - Responsibility of Runaway and Homeless Youth Crisis Services Programs Regarding Destitute Children and Youth Formerly in Foster Care
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to direct runaway and homeless youth (RHY) programs to take specific actions when serving youth who are former foster care recipients or who may meet the definition of destitute child, as this term is defined in §1092 of the Family Court Act (FCA), present at RHY programs. This ADM was revised in March 2022 to align with updated requirements regarding youth reentry to foster care as articulated in 22-OCFS-ADM-04 and Chapter 798 of the Laws of 2021.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to direct runaway and homeless youth (RHY) programs to take specific actions when serving youth who are former foster care recipients or who may meet the definition of destitute child, as this term is defined in §1092 of the Family Court Act (FCA), present at RHY programs. This ADM was revised in March 2022 to align with updated requirements regarding youth reentry to foster care as articulated in 22-OCFS-ADM-04 and Chapter 798 of the Laws of 2021.
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2018
18-OCFS-ADM-19 - Responsibility of Runaway and Homeless Youth Crisis Services Programs Regarding Destitute Children and Youth Formerly in Foster Care
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to direct runaway and homeless youth (RHY) programs to take specific actions when serving youth who are former foster care recipients or who may meet the definition of destitute child, as this term is defined in §1092 of the Family Court Act (FCA), present at RHY programs. This ADM was revised in March 2022 to align with updated requirements regarding youth reentry to foster care as articulated in 22-OCFS-ADM-04 and Chapter 798 of the Laws of 2021.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to direct runaway and homeless youth (RHY) programs to take specific actions when serving youth who are former foster care recipients or who may meet the definition of destitute child, as this term is defined in §1092 of the Family Court Act (FCA), present at RHY programs. This ADM was revised in March 2022 to align with updated requirements regarding youth reentry to foster care as articulated in 22-OCFS-ADM-04 and Chapter 798 of the Laws of 2021.
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2018
22-OCFS-ADM-07 - Provision of Aftercare in Qualified Residential Treatment Programs and EMPOWER Programs
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSS) and voluntary authorized agencies (VA) of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) requirements related to the mandatory provision of aftercare services to children discharged from qualified residential treatment programs (QRTP) or EMPOWER QRTP exception programs (EMPOWER) licensed by OCFS under the federal Family First Preventive Services Act (FFPSA) and New York State regulations.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSS) and voluntary authorized agencies (VA) of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) requirements related to the mandatory provision of aftercare services to children discharged from qualified residential treatment programs (QRTP) or EMPOWER QRTP exception programs (EMPOWER) licensed by OCFS under the federal Family First Preventive Services Act (FFPSA) and New York State regulations.
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2022
22-OCFS-ADM-07 - Provision of Aftercare in Qualified Residential Treatment Programs and EMPOWER Programs
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSS) and voluntary authorized agencies (VA) of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) requirements related to the mandatory provision of aftercare services to children discharged from qualified residential treatment programs (QRTP) or EMPOWER QRTP exception programs (EMPOWER) licensed by OCFS under the federal Family First Preventive Services Act (FFPSA) and New York State regulations.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSS) and voluntary authorized agencies (VA) of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) requirements related to the mandatory provision of aftercare services to children discharged from qualified residential treatment programs (QRTP) or EMPOWER QRTP exception programs (EMPOWER) licensed by OCFS under the federal Family First Preventive Services Act (FFPSA) and New York State regulations.
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2022
22-OCFS-ADM-06 - Utilization of Stress Passes in an EMPOWER Program
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) – particularly those operating programs serving children and youth who are found to be, or are at risk of becoming, victims or survivors of sex trafficking – of requirements pertaining to programs designed to meet the needs of this population.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) – particularly those operating programs serving children and youth who are found to be, or are at risk of becoming, victims or survivors of sex trafficking – of requirements pertaining to programs designed to meet the needs of this population.
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Foster Care
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2022
22-OCFS-ADM-06 - Utilization of Stress Passes in an EMPOWER Program
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) – particularly those operating programs serving children and youth who are found to be, or are at risk of becoming, victims or survivors of sex trafficking – of requirements pertaining to programs designed to meet the needs of this population.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) – particularly those operating programs serving children and youth who are found to be, or are at risk of becoming, victims or survivors of sex trafficking – of requirements pertaining to programs designed to meet the needs of this population.
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2022
21-OCFS-ADM-19 - Requirements to Operate an EMPOWER Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) Exception Program
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) "particularly those operating programs serving children and youth who are found to be, or are at risk of becoming, sex trafficking victims or survivors" of new requirements pertaining to programs designed to meet the needs of this population. These new requirements are based on the federal Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), which was enacted on February 9, 2018, and becomes effective in New York State (NYS) on September 29, 2021. This ADM was revised on October 28, 2021, to allow physical restraints when necessary to prevent serious bodily harm, and again on February 10, 2022, to clarify staffing ratio requirements.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) "particularly those operating programs serving children and youth who are found to be, or are at risk of becoming, sex trafficking victims or survivors" of new requirements pertaining to programs designed to meet the needs of this population. These new requirements are based on the federal Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), which was enacted on February 9, 2018, and becomes effective in New York State (NYS) on September 29, 2021. This ADM was revised on October 28, 2021, to allow physical restraints when necessary to prevent serious bodily harm, and again on February 10, 2022, to clarify staffing ratio requirements.
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Foster Care
Policies, External
2021
21-OCFS-ADM-19 - Requirements to Operate an EMPOWER Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) Exception Program
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) "particularly those operating programs serving children and youth who are found to be, or are at risk of becoming, sex trafficking victims or survivors" of new requirements pertaining to programs designed to meet the needs of this population. These new requirements are based on the federal Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), which was enacted on February 9, 2018, and becomes effective in New York State (NYS) on September 29, 2021. This ADM was revised on October 28, 2021, to allow physical restraints when necessary to prevent serious bodily harm, and again on February 10, 2022, to clarify staffing ratio requirements.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) "particularly those operating programs serving children and youth who are found to be, or are at risk of becoming, sex trafficking victims or survivors" of new requirements pertaining to programs designed to meet the needs of this population. These new requirements are based on the federal Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), which was enacted on February 9, 2018, and becomes effective in New York State (NYS) on September 29, 2021. This ADM was revised on October 28, 2021, to allow physical restraints when necessary to prevent serious bodily harm, and again on February 10, 2022, to clarify staffing ratio requirements.
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2021
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2022
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2022
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2022
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2022
22-OCFS-ADM-04 - Chapter 798 Laws of 2021: Youth Reentry Into Foster Care Ages 18-21
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs), voluntary authorized agencies (VAs), runaway and homeless youth programs and coordinators, and other entities of the requirements in Chapter 798 of the Laws of 2021 (Chapter 798). Chapter 798 amends various sections of the Family Court Act (FCA) related to youth between the ages of 18 and 21 who are reentering foster care.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs), voluntary authorized agencies (VAs), runaway and homeless youth programs and coordinators, and other entities of the requirements in Chapter 798 of the Laws of 2021 (Chapter 798). Chapter 798 amends various sections of the Family Court Act (FCA) related to youth between the ages of 18 and 21 who are reentering foster care.
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2022
22-OCFS-ADM-04 - Chapter 798 Laws of 2021: Youth Reentry Into Foster Care Ages 18-21
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs), voluntary authorized agencies (VAs), runaway and homeless youth programs and coordinators, and other entities of the requirements in Chapter 798 of the Laws of 2021 (Chapter 798). Chapter 798 amends various sections of the Family Court Act (FCA) related to youth between the ages of 18 and 21 who are reentering foster care.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs), voluntary authorized agencies (VAs), runaway and homeless youth programs and coordinators, and other entities of the requirements in Chapter 798 of the Laws of 2021 (Chapter 798). Chapter 798 amends various sections of the Family Court Act (FCA) related to youth between the ages of 18 and 21 who are reentering foster care.
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Foster Care
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2022
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2022
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2022
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2022
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2022