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23-OCFS-ADM-21-R1 - Newly Adopted Extraordinary Level of Care and other Regulatory Changes
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of regulatory amendments that impact foster care rates, adoption subsidies, and Kinship Guardianship Assistance Program (KinGAP) payments as well as respite care and services provided to families and foster parents.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of regulatory amendments that impact foster care rates, adoption subsidies, and Kinship Guardianship Assistance Program (KinGAP) payments as well as respite care and services provided to families and foster parents.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023
23-OCFS-ADM-21-R1 - Newly Adopted Extraordinary Level of Care and other Regulatory Changes
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of regulatory amendments that impact foster care rates, adoption subsidies, and Kinship Guardianship Assistance Program (KinGAP) payments as well as respite care and services provided to families and foster parents.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of regulatory amendments that impact foster care rates, adoption subsidies, and Kinship Guardianship Assistance Program (KinGAP) payments as well as respite care and services provided to families and foster parents.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Reports
2024
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Child Welfare and Community Services
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2024
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Child Welfare and Community Services
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2024
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Child Welfare and Community Services
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2024
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Child Welfare and Community Services
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2024
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Child Welfare and Community Services
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2024
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.
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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
Children and Family Trust Fund 2023 Services & Outcomes Annual Infographic
Children and Family Trust Fund Services and Outcomes
Children and Family Trust Fund Services and Outcomes
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Reports
2023
24-OCFS-LCM-18 - Child Welfare Advances, Intercepts, Chargebacks, and Claims Adjustments
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of advances, intercepts, chargebacks, and other bottom-line adjustments that will be processed during the year.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of advances, intercepts, chargebacks, and other bottom-line adjustments that will be processed during the year.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2024
24-OCFS-LCM-18 - Child Welfare Advances, Intercepts, Chargebacks, and Claims Adjustments
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of advances, intercepts, chargebacks, and other bottom-line adjustments that will be processed during the year.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of advances, intercepts, chargebacks, and other bottom-line adjustments that will be processed during the year.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2024
24-OCFS-LCM-15 - Guidelines for Preparing the County Child and Family Services Plan
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to provide guidance to local departments of social services (districts) for the completion of the required county Child and Family Services Plan (CFSP) for the five-year plan cycle covering the period November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2029. Districts in collaboration with county youth bureaus and other local stakeholders are required by statute to develop and submit to the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) a local, multiyear plan for the provision of services and the allocation of resources. The plan must also include the required Persons in Needs of Supervision (PINS) Diversion Services Plan that is developed by the districts and county probation departments, dependent on the designated municipality PINS lead agency.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to provide guidance to local departments of social services (districts) for the completion of the required county Child and Family Services Plan (CFSP) for the five-year plan cycle covering the period November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2029. Districts in collaboration with county youth bureaus and other local stakeholders are required by statute to develop and submit to the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) a local, multiyear plan for the provision of services and the allocation of resources. The plan must also include the required Persons in Needs of Supervision (PINS) Diversion Services Plan that is developed by the districts and county probation departments, dependent on the designated municipality PINS lead agency.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2024
24-OCFS-LCM-15 - Guidelines for Preparing the County Child and Family Services Plan
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to provide guidance to local departments of social services (districts) for the completion of the required county Child and Family Services Plan (CFSP) for the five-year plan cycle covering the period November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2029. Districts in collaboration with county youth bureaus and other local stakeholders are required by statute to develop and submit to the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) a local, multiyear plan for the provision of services and the allocation of resources. The plan must also include the required Persons in Needs of Supervision (PINS) Diversion Services Plan that is developed by the districts and county probation departments, dependent on the designated municipality PINS lead agency.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to provide guidance to local departments of social services (districts) for the completion of the required county Child and Family Services Plan (CFSP) for the five-year plan cycle covering the period November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2029. Districts in collaboration with county youth bureaus and other local stakeholders are required by statute to develop and submit to the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) a local, multiyear plan for the provision of services and the allocation of resources. The plan must also include the required Persons in Needs of Supervision (PINS) Diversion Services Plan that is developed by the districts and county probation departments, dependent on the designated municipality PINS lead agency.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2024
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Reports
2024
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Reports
2024
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Reports
2024
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Reports
2024
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Child Welfare and Community Services
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2024
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Reports
2024
William B. Hoyt Memorial Children and Family Trust Fund 2021 Annual Report
William B. Hoyt Memorial Children and Family Trust Fund
William B. Hoyt Memorial Children and Family Trust Fund
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Reports
2021
24-OCFS-LCM-08 - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Funding for Non-Residential Domestic Violence Services for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024-25
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 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).
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2024
24-OCFS-LCM-08 - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Funding for Non-Residential Domestic Violence Services for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024-25
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 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).
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2024
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Forms
2024