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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
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Forms
2024
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Forms
2024
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Forms
2024
24-OCFS-INF-06 - Suicide Risk Reduction Information and Resources
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to provide local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) with information and resources to help identify and reduce the risks of suicide in children and youth and to respond more effectively to families in crisis.
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to provide local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) with information and resources to help identify and reduce the risks of suicide in children and youth and to respond more effectively to families in crisis.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2024
24-OCFS-INF-06 - Suicide Risk Reduction Information and Resources
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to provide local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) with information and resources to help identify and reduce the risks of suicide in children and youth and to respond more effectively to families in crisis.
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to provide local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) with information and resources to help identify and reduce the risks of suicide in children and youth and to respond more effectively to families in crisis.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2024
20-OCFS-ADM-16-R2 - Child Welfare Preventive Housing Subsidy
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the authority to provide housing services in the form of rent subsidies as a preventive service to otherwise eligible recipients regardless of whether they are residing with unrelated roommates. Chapter 624 of the Laws of 2019 amended section 409-a of the Social Services Law (SSL) to provide that section 409-a, which addresses eligibility for preventive services, does not limit the ability of those using such rent subsidy to live with roommates. Chapter 624 took effect on December 12, 2019.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the authority to provide housing services in the form of rent subsidies as a preventive service to otherwise eligible recipients regardless of whether they are residing with unrelated roommates. Chapter 624 of the Laws of 2019 amended section 409-a of the Social Services Law (SSL) to provide that section 409-a, which addresses eligibility for preventive services, does not limit the ability of those using such rent subsidy to live with roommates. Chapter 624 took effect on December 12, 2019.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2020
20-OCFS-ADM-16-R2 - Child Welfare Preventive Housing Subsidy
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the authority to provide housing services in the form of rent subsidies as a preventive service to otherwise eligible recipients regardless of whether they are residing with unrelated roommates. Chapter 624 of the Laws of 2019 amended section 409-a of the Social Services Law (SSL) to provide that section 409-a, which addresses eligibility for preventive services, does not limit the ability of those using such rent subsidy to live with roommates. Chapter 624 took effect on December 12, 2019.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the authority to provide housing services in the form of rent subsidies as a preventive service to otherwise eligible recipients regardless of whether they are residing with unrelated roommates. Chapter 624 of the Laws of 2019 amended section 409-a of the Social Services Law (SSL) to provide that section 409-a, which addresses eligibility for preventive services, does not limit the ability of those using such rent subsidy to live with roommates. Chapter 624 took effect on December 12, 2019.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2020
24-OCFS-ADM-07 - Revised Model Contract for Purchase of Foster Care Services
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the most recent revisions made to the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) model contract for the purchase of foster care services. The revised model contract for the purchase of foster care services outlined in this ADM replaces and cancels the model contract issued in 21-OCFS-ADM-20.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the most recent revisions made to the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) model contract for the purchase of foster care services. The revised model contract for the purchase of foster care services outlined in this ADM replaces and cancels the model contract issued in 21-OCFS-ADM-20.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2024
24-OCFS-ADM-07 - Revised Model Contract for Purchase of Foster Care Services
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the most recent revisions made to the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) model contract for the purchase of foster care services. The revised model contract for the purchase of foster care services outlined in this ADM replaces and cancels the model contract issued in 21-OCFS-ADM-20.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the most recent revisions made to the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) model contract for the purchase of foster care services. The revised model contract for the purchase of foster care services outlined in this ADM replaces and cancels the model contract issued in 21-OCFS-ADM-20.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2024
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Reports
2023
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Reports
2023
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Reports
2023
2023 Social Services Block Grant Intended Use Report
This report is submitted by New York State pursuant to the requirements set forth in section 2352 (a) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, (P.L. 97-35), which enacted a new section 2004 of Title XX of the Social Security Act (SSA), and implementing regulations (45 CFR 96.10 and related sections). Section 2004 of the SSA requires that, prior to the expenditure by a state of payments made to it under section 2002 of the SSA, the state must report to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) on the intended use of Title XX payments, including information on the types of activities to be supported and the categories and characteristics of individuals to be served.
This report is submitted by New York State pursuant to the requirements set forth in section 2352 (a) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, (P.L. 97-35), which enacted a new section 2004 of Title XX of the Social Security Act (SSA), and implementing regulations (45 CFR 96.10 and related sections). Section 2004 of the SSA requires that, prior to the expenditure by a state of payments made to it under section 2002 of the SSA, the state must report to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) on the intended use of Title XX payments, including information on the types of activities to be supported and the categories and characteristics of individuals to be served.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Reports
2023
2024 Social Services Block Grant Intended Use Report
This report is submitted by New York State pursuant to the requirements set forth in section 2352 (a) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, (P.L. 97-35), which enacted a new section 2004 of Title XX of the Social Security Act (SSA), and implementing regulations (45 CFR 96.10 and related sections). Section 2004 of the SSA requires that, prior to the expenditure by a state of payments made to it under section 2002 of the SSA, the state must report to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) on the intended use of Title XX payments, including information on the types of activities to be supported and the categories and characteristics of individuals to be served.
This report is submitted by New York State pursuant to the requirements set forth in section 2352 (a) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, (P.L. 97-35), which enacted a new section 2004 of Title XX of the Social Security Act (SSA), and implementing regulations (45 CFR 96.10 and related sections). Section 2004 of the SSA requires that, prior to the expenditure by a state of payments made to it under section 2002 of the SSA, the state must report to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) on the intended use of Title XX payments, including information on the types of activities to be supported and the categories and characteristics of individuals to be served.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Reports
2024
23-OCFS-LCM-24-R1 - 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.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2024
23-OCFS-LCM-24-R1 - 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
2024
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Reports
2023