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2023
23-OCFS-INF-07 - Notice of Termination of COVID-19 Related Flexibilities and Guidance for Child Welfare and Adult Protective Programs
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) that the federal public health emergency (PHE) is ending on June 30, 2023, and as such, all title IV-B/IV-E requirement flexibilities that are authorized by Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act) are also ending. The expiring flexibilities include the authority to meet the monthly face-to-face casework contact requirements for children in foster care using videoconferencing, or other technological means.
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) that the federal public health emergency (PHE) is ending on June 30, 2023, and as such, all title IV-B/IV-E requirement flexibilities that are authorized by Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act) are also ending. The expiring flexibilities include the authority to meet the monthly face-to-face casework contact requirements for children in foster care using videoconferencing, or other technological means.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023
23-OCFS-INF-07 - Notice of Termination of COVID-19 Related Flexibilities and Guidance for Child Welfare and Adult Protective Programs
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) that the federal public health emergency (PHE) is ending on June 30, 2023, and as such, all title IV-B/IV-E requirement flexibilities that are authorized by Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act) are also ending. The expiring flexibilities include the authority to meet the monthly face-to-face casework contact requirements for children in foster care using videoconferencing, or other technological means.
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) that the federal public health emergency (PHE) is ending on June 30, 2023, and as such, all title IV-B/IV-E requirement flexibilities that are authorized by Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act) are also ending. The expiring flexibilities include the authority to meet the monthly face-to-face casework contact requirements for children in foster care using videoconferencing, or other technological means.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023
23-OCFS-INF-06 - 2023 Income Eligibility Levels
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to transmit to the local departments of social services (LDSSs) the 2023 federal poverty guidelines on annual income and state median income (SMI) to be used in determining eligibility for services.
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to transmit to the local departments of social services (LDSSs) the 2023 federal poverty guidelines on annual income and state median income (SMI) to be used in determining eligibility for services.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023
23-OCFS-INF-06 - 2023 Income Eligibility Levels
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to transmit to the local departments of social services (LDSSs) the 2023 federal poverty guidelines on annual income and state median income (SMI) to be used in determining eligibility for services.
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to transmit to the local departments of social services (LDSSs) the 2023 federal poverty guidelines on annual income and state median income (SMI) to be used in determining eligibility for services.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023
23-OCFS-LCM-06 - Guidelines and Instructions for Preparing the Child and Family Services Annual 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 2023 Annual Plan Update for the county Child and Family Services Plan (CFSP). These guidelines are also being shared with county youth bureaus.
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 2023 Annual Plan Update for the county Child and Family Services Plan (CFSP). These guidelines are also being shared with county youth bureaus.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023
23-OCFS-LCM-06 - Guidelines and Instructions for Preparing the Child and Family Services Annual 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 2023 Annual Plan Update for the county Child and Family Services Plan (CFSP). These guidelines are also being shared with county youth bureaus.
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 2023 Annual Plan Update for the county Child and Family Services Plan (CFSP). These guidelines are also being shared with county youth bureaus.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023
23-OCFS-INF-05 - New York State Court of Appeals Decision on Applicability of the ICPC on Parent Placements
The purpose of this informational letter (INF) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the opinion issued on October 25, 2022, by the New York State Court of Appeals (Court of Appeals) about the applicability of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) to placements of children with their parents. As will be addressed in greater detail below, it was the opinion of the Court of Appeals that the ICPC is not applicable to such placements.
The purpose of this informational letter (INF) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the opinion issued on October 25, 2022, by the New York State Court of Appeals (Court of Appeals) about the applicability of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) to placements of children with their parents. As will be addressed in greater detail below, it was the opinion of the Court of Appeals that the ICPC is not applicable to such placements.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023
23-OCFS-INF-05 - New York State Court of Appeals Decision on Applicability of the ICPC on Parent Placements
The purpose of this informational letter (INF) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the opinion issued on October 25, 2022, by the New York State Court of Appeals (Court of Appeals) about the applicability of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) to placements of children with their parents. As will be addressed in greater detail below, it was the opinion of the Court of Appeals that the ICPC is not applicable to such placements.
The purpose of this informational letter (INF) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the opinion issued on October 25, 2022, by the New York State Court of Appeals (Court of Appeals) about the applicability of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) to placements of children with their parents. As will be addressed in greater detail below, it was the opinion of the Court of Appeals that the ICPC is not applicable to such placements.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023
23-OCFS-INF-05 - New York State Court of Appeals Decision on Applicability of the ICPC on Parent Placements, Copy of Opinion, Uncorrected
The purpose of this informational letter (INF) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the opinion issued on October 25, 2022, by the New York State Court of Appeals (Court of Appeals) about the applicability of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) to placements of children with their parents. As will be addressed in greater detail below, it was the opinion of the Court of Appeals that the ICPC is not applicable to such placements.
The purpose of this informational letter (INF) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the opinion issued on October 25, 2022, by the New York State Court of Appeals (Court of Appeals) about the applicability of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) to placements of children with their parents. As will be addressed in greater detail below, it was the opinion of the Court of Appeals that the ICPC is not applicable to such placements.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023
23-OCFS-INF-04 - Chapter 107 of the Laws of 2023: Extending the Legal Right to Consent to Health Care to Certain Youth
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to inform runaway and homeless youth (RHY) providers, RHY service coordinators, local departments of social services (LDSSs), and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the provisions of Chapter 107 of the Laws of 2023 that expand the categories of youth under the age of 18 who can consent to their health care to include homeless youth and youth who are receiving services at an approved RHY program. This change goes into effect March 23, 2023.
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to inform runaway and homeless youth (RHY) providers, RHY service coordinators, local departments of social services (LDSSs), and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the provisions of Chapter 107 of the Laws of 2023 that expand the categories of youth under the age of 18 who can consent to their health care to include homeless youth and youth who are receiving services at an approved RHY program. This change goes into effect March 23, 2023.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023
23-OCFS-INF-04 - Chapter 107 of the Laws of 2023: Extending the Legal Right to Consent to Health Care to Certain Youth
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to inform runaway and homeless youth (RHY) providers, RHY service coordinators, local departments of social services (LDSSs), and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the provisions of Chapter 107 of the Laws of 2023 that expand the categories of youth under the age of 18 who can consent to their health care to include homeless youth and youth who are receiving services at an approved RHY program. This change goes into effect March 23, 2023.
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to inform runaway and homeless youth (RHY) providers, RHY service coordinators, local departments of social services (LDSSs), and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the provisions of Chapter 107 of the Laws of 2023 that expand the categories of youth under the age of 18 who can consent to their health care to include homeless youth and youth who are receiving services at an approved RHY program. This change goes into effect March 23, 2023.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023
Children and Family Trust Fund 2022 Services & Outcomes Annual Infographic
Children and Family Trust Fund Services and Outcomes
Children and Family Trust Fund Services and Outcomes
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Reports
2022
23-OCFS-LCM-05 - 2022 Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility Final Rule
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to notify social services districts (districts) that the United States Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) 2022 Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility final rule went into effect on December 23, 2022. The information provided in this directive is for informational purposes only. There is no district action required at this time.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to notify social services districts (districts) that the United States Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) 2022 Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility final rule went into effect on December 23, 2022. The information provided in this directive is for informational purposes only. There is no district action required at this time.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023
23-OCFS-LCM-05 - 2022 Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility Final Rule
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to notify social services districts (districts) that the United States Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) 2022 Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility final rule went into effect on December 23, 2022. The information provided in this directive is for informational purposes only. There is no district action required at this time.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to notify social services districts (districts) that the United States Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) 2022 Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility final rule went into effect on December 23, 2022. The information provided in this directive is for informational purposes only. There is no district action required at this time.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023