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2023
23-OCFS-LCM-26 - Revisions to the LDSS-2921, LDSS-3174, PUB-1301, and PUB-1313 Documents
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform social services districts (“districts”) of recent revisions to the following documents: LDSS-2921, LDSS-31, Pub.1301, Pub.1313, OTDA-876
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform social services districts (“districts”) of recent revisions to the following documents: LDSS-2921, LDSS-31, Pub.1301, Pub.1313, OTDA-876
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2023
23-OCFS-ADM-22 - Notification to Foster Parent of Foster Care Level of Care and Room and Board Rate Payment
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of recent updates made to the standardized procedure to notify foster parents of a child’s level of care determination and associated board rate payment, along with their right to appeal the determination and associated payment. The standardized procedure outlined in this ADM now includes the extraordinary rate (see 23-OCFS-ADM-21) and replaces the previous procedure set forth in 08-OCFS-ADM-03, which is now canceled.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of recent updates made to the standardized procedure to notify foster parents of a child’s level of care determination and associated board rate payment, along with their right to appeal the determination and associated payment. The standardized procedure outlined in this ADM now includes the extraordinary rate (see 23-OCFS-ADM-21) and replaces the previous procedure set forth in 08-OCFS-ADM-03, which is now canceled.
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2023
23-OCFS-ADM-22 - Notification to Foster Parent of Foster Care Level of Care and Room and Board Rate Payment
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of recent updates made to the standardized procedure to notify foster parents of a child’s level of care determination and associated board rate payment, along with their right to appeal the determination and associated payment. The standardized procedure outlined in this ADM now includes the extraordinary rate (see 23-OCFS-ADM-21) and replaces the previous procedure set forth in 08-OCFS-ADM-03, which is now canceled.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of recent updates made to the standardized procedure to notify foster parents of a child’s level of care determination and associated board rate payment, along with their right to appeal the determination and associated payment. The standardized procedure outlined in this ADM now includes the extraordinary rate (see 23-OCFS-ADM-21) and replaces the previous procedure set forth in 08-OCFS-ADM-03, which is now canceled.
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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.
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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.
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2023
16-OCFS-LCM-12 - TANF Funding for Non-Residential Domestic Violence Services for SFY 2016-17
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) of their allocations for non-residential domestic violence (DV) services administered through the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). The enacted budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2016-2017 includes a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) appropriation of $3,000,000 for the provision of non-residential domestic violence services. The allocation for each LDSS is listed in Attachment A of this document.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) of their allocations for non-residential domestic violence (DV) services administered through the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). The enacted budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2016-2017 includes a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) appropriation of $3,000,000 for the provision of non-residential domestic violence services. The allocation for each LDSS is listed in Attachment A of this document.
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2016
16-OCFS-LCM-13 - Federal Fiscal Year 2016 Education and Training Voucher Program
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to provide guidance to local departments of social services (LDSSs) on the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2016 Education and Training Voucher (ETV) program. The ETV program is intended to help youth aging out of foster care to make the transition to self-sufficiency and receive the education, training, and services necessary to obtain employment. This LCM also describes the application process, eligibility criteria for awarding FFY 2016 ETV program funds, and the funding requirements.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to provide guidance to local departments of social services (LDSSs) on the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2016 Education and Training Voucher (ETV) program. The ETV program is intended to help youth aging out of foster care to make the transition to self-sufficiency and receive the education, training, and services necessary to obtain employment. This LCM also describes the application process, eligibility criteria for awarding FFY 2016 ETV program funds, and the funding requirements.
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2016
16-OCFS-LCM-16 - Federal Fiscal Year 2016 Independent Living Allocations
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to transmit to local departments of social services (LDSSs) the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program (CFCIP) allocations from the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2016 funds. The allocations contained in this memorandum’s Attachment A may be used for Independent Living (IL) services expenditures made October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2016, and claimed by March 31, 2017, and will be paid up to the amount of the allocation and subject to a 20 percent state/local match requirement. Unclaimed allocation amounts will be redistributed to other LDSSs that have claims in excess of the allocation, or used to support the New York State Office of Children and Family Services' (OCFS) activities related to implementation of the Chafee Foster Care Independence Act, allowing New York State to maximize its use of funds available under this federal funding stream.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to transmit to local departments of social services (LDSSs) the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program (CFCIP) allocations from the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2016 funds. The allocations contained in this memorandum’s Attachment A may be used for Independent Living (IL) services expenditures made October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2016, and claimed by March 31, 2017, and will be paid up to the amount of the allocation and subject to a 20 percent state/local match requirement. Unclaimed allocation amounts will be redistributed to other LDSSs that have claims in excess of the allocation, or used to support the New York State Office of Children and Family Services' (OCFS) activities related to implementation of the Chafee Foster Care Independence Act, allowing New York State to maximize its use of funds available under this federal funding stream.
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2016
16-OCFS-LCM-20 - 2016 Guidelines and Instructions for Preparing the Child and Family Services Plan Update
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to provide guidance to local departments of social services (LDSSs) for the completion of the required Annual Plan Update (APU) for the county Child and Family Services Plan (CFSP). These guidelines are also being shared with county youth bureaus and county probation departments.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to provide guidance to local departments of social services (LDSSs) for the completion of the required Annual Plan Update (APU) for the county Child and Family Services Plan (CFSP). These guidelines are also being shared with county youth bureaus and county probation departments.
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2016
16-OCFS-LCM-02 - Changes Impacting Adoption Assistance Payments
The purpose of the Local Commissioners Memorandum is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of policy changes regarding the administration of the adoption subsidy program, in particular concerning the failure by the adoptive parent(s) to provide any support to the adopted child, annual certifications, recovery of overpayments and termination/suspension of adoption subsidy payments.
The purpose of the Local Commissioners Memorandum is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of policy changes regarding the administration of the adoption subsidy program, in particular concerning the failure by the adoptive parent(s) to provide any support to the adopted child, annual certifications, recovery of overpayments and termination/suspension of adoption subsidy payments.
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2016
16-OCFS-LCM-05 - Phillips v Orange County - Considerations for Child Protective Services Investigations
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to discuss an oral order issued by the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on August 19, 2015 pertaining to Phillips et al. v. County of Orange, et al. (“Phillips”). The order granted a motion by the plaintiffs for summary judgment and held that, in this case, the county engaged in an unconstitutional seizure of a child when the child was questioned in a public school as part of a child protective services (“CPS”) investigation.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to discuss an oral order issued by the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on August 19, 2015 pertaining to Phillips et al. v. County of Orange, et al. (“Phillips”). The order granted a motion by the plaintiffs for summary judgment and held that, in this case, the county engaged in an unconstitutional seizure of a child when the child was questioned in a public school as part of a child protective services (“CPS”) investigation.
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2016
16-OCFS-LCM-06 - SFY 2016-17 Enhanced Child Protective Services (CPS) Funds
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local social services districts (districts) of the availability of $758,000 of Local Assistance General Funds in the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2016-17 Enacted Budget for the improvement of child protective services staff-to-client ratios. This LCM also provides information on each district’s allocation, the allocation methodology, how districts may use the funds, and planning and claiming requirements.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local social services districts (districts) of the availability of $758,000 of Local Assistance General Funds in the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2016-17 Enacted Budget for the improvement of child protective services staff-to-client ratios. This LCM also provides information on each district’s allocation, the allocation methodology, how districts may use the funds, and planning and claiming requirements.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
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2016
17-OCFS-LCM-02 - After-Hours Transmission Procedure for Reports of Suspected Child Abuse and Maltreatment Registered by the New York Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum is to alert local commissioners that the New York Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR) will no longer verbally transmit reports of suspected child abuse or maltreatment after hours but will only support the electronic transmission of such reports.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum is to alert local commissioners that the New York Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR) will no longer verbally transmit reports of suspected child abuse or maltreatment after hours but will only support the electronic transmission of such reports.
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2017