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22-OCFS-LCM-04 - Administration for Community Living – American Rescue Plan Act Adult Protective Services Grant
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the availability of federal funds through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: Grants to Enhance Adult Protective Services administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). The federal ACL has made available one-time funding in the amount of $4,864,372 to New York State for use from August 1, 2021, through May 31, 2023. This LCM provides information on each LDSS’s allocation (Attachment A) from the remaining funds, how the funds can be used, and annual reporting 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 funds through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: Grants to Enhance Adult Protective Services administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). The federal ACL has made available one-time funding in the amount of $4,864,372 to New York State for use from August 1, 2021, through May 31, 2023. This LCM provides information on each LDSS’s allocation (Attachment A) from the remaining funds, how the funds can be used, and annual reporting and claiming requirements.
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2022
22-OCFS-LCM-04 - Administration for Community Living – American Rescue Plan Act Adult Protective Services Grant
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the availability of federal funds through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: Grants to Enhance Adult Protective Services administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). The federal ACL has made available one-time funding in the amount of $4,864,372 to New York State for use from August 1, 2021, through May 31, 2023. This LCM provides information on each LDSS’s allocation (Attachment A) from the remaining funds, how the funds can be used, and annual reporting 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 funds through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: Grants to Enhance Adult Protective Services administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). The federal ACL has made available one-time funding in the amount of $4,864,372 to New York State for use from August 1, 2021, through May 31, 2023. This LCM provides information on each LDSS’s allocation (Attachment A) from the remaining funds, how the funds can be used, and annual reporting and claiming requirements.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
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2022
22-OCFS-ADM-17 - Translation and Notification of Available Post-Adoption Services
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the requirement to place information of available post-adoption services funded by an LDSS on the respective LDSS website. The post-adoption information on the LDSS website must be available in English, French, Polish and the 10 most common non-English languages spoken by individuals with limited English proficiency in New York State. Additionally, authorized agencies (LDSSs and voluntary authorized agencies) must notify a foster parent who has expressed interest in adopting a child in foster care of website listings of post-adoption services for which a child in foster care may be eligible upon the child’s adoption from foster care.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the requirement to place information of available post-adoption services funded by an LDSS on the respective LDSS website. The post-adoption information on the LDSS website must be available in English, French, Polish and the 10 most common non-English languages spoken by individuals with limited English proficiency in New York State. Additionally, authorized agencies (LDSSs and voluntary authorized agencies) must notify a foster parent who has expressed interest in adopting a child in foster care of website listings of post-adoption services for which a child in foster care may be eligible upon the child’s adoption from foster care.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
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2022
22-OCFS-ADM-17 - Translation and Notification of Available Post-Adoption Services
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the requirement to place information of available post-adoption services funded by an LDSS on the respective LDSS website. The post-adoption information on the LDSS website must be available in English, French, Polish and the 10 most common non-English languages spoken by individuals with limited English proficiency in New York State. Additionally, authorized agencies (LDSSs and voluntary authorized agencies) must notify a foster parent who has expressed interest in adopting a child in foster care of website listings of post-adoption services for which a child in foster care may be eligible upon the child’s adoption from foster care.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the requirement to place information of available post-adoption services funded by an LDSS on the respective LDSS website. The post-adoption information on the LDSS website must be available in English, French, Polish and the 10 most common non-English languages spoken by individuals with limited English proficiency in New York State. Additionally, authorized agencies (LDSSs and voluntary authorized agencies) must notify a foster parent who has expressed interest in adopting a child in foster care of website listings of post-adoption services for which a child in foster care may be eligible upon the child’s adoption from foster care.
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2022
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2022
22-OCFS-LCM-20 - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Funding for Non-Residential Domestic Violence Services for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23
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) 2022-23 includes a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) appropriation of $3,200,000 for the provision of non-residential DV services. There are no notable changes from last year’s issuance of this LCM. The allocation for each LDSS is listed in Attachment A of this document. This LCM includes the Attachment for U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Grants, which must be provided to all subrecipients per Title 45 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 75 (45 CFR 75), Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for HHS Awards, Section 352.
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) 2022-23 includes a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) appropriation of $3,200,000 for the provision of non-residential DV services. There are no notable changes from last year’s issuance of this LCM. The allocation for each LDSS is listed in Attachment A of this document. This LCM includes the Attachment for U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Grants, which must be provided to all subrecipients per Title 45 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 75 (45 CFR 75), Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for HHS Awards, Section 352.
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2022
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22-OCFS-LCM-17 - Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) Program FFY 2021-2022/SFY 2022-2023 Funding and Claiming Instructions
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the availability of $11,124,750 in state funding for Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) programs in Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2021-2022/State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-2023 and provide instructions for financial claiming. Attached to this LCM is a list of preliminary allocations, information, and instructions regarding required reporting on program outcomes.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the availability of $11,124,750 in state funding for Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) programs in Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2021-2022/State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-2023 and provide instructions for financial claiming. Attached to this LCM is a list of preliminary allocations, information, and instructions regarding required reporting on program outcomes.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
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2022
22-OCFS-LCM-17 - Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) Program FFY 2021-2022/SFY 2022-2023 Funding and Claiming Instructions
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the availability of $11,124,750 in state funding for Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) programs in Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2021-2022/State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-2023 and provide instructions for financial claiming. Attached to this LCM is a list of preliminary allocations, information, and instructions regarding required reporting on program outcomes.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the availability of $11,124,750 in state funding for Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) programs in Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2021-2022/State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-2023 and provide instructions for financial claiming. Attached to this LCM is a list of preliminary allocations, information, and instructions regarding required reporting on program outcomes.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
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2022
22-OCFS-LCM-18 - Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) Program $1,000,000 Set-Aside Funding Instructions (FFY 2021-2022/SFY 2022-2023)
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the availability of $1,000,000 in Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) funding that has been set aside from the total COPS appropriation of $12,124,750 available for the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2021-2022/State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-2023. The $1,000,000 COPS set-aside funding is designated as a separate funding source from the larger COPS program and has different requirements for LDSSs’ applications for funding, program reporting, and financial claiming.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the availability of $1,000,000 in Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) funding that has been set aside from the total COPS appropriation of $12,124,750 available for the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2021-2022/State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-2023. The $1,000,000 COPS set-aside funding is designated as a separate funding source from the larger COPS program and has different requirements for LDSSs’ applications for funding, program reporting, and financial claiming.
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2022
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2022
22-OCFS-ADM-10 - Kinship Guardianship Assistance Program (KinGAP) Online System Requirements
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the requirement to process all Kinship Guardianship Assistance Program (KinGAP) cases, including applications, agreements, and amendments, electronically through the KinGAP Online System. This ADM introduces this new system and sets forth requirements that users must follow to gain access.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the requirement to process all Kinship Guardianship Assistance Program (KinGAP) cases, including applications, agreements, and amendments, electronically through the KinGAP Online System. This ADM introduces this new system and sets forth requirements that users must follow to gain access.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
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2022
22-OCFS-ADM-10 - Kinship Guardianship Assistance Program (KinGAP) Online System Requirements
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the requirement to process all Kinship Guardianship Assistance Program (KinGAP) cases, including applications, agreements, and amendments, electronically through the KinGAP Online System. This ADM introduces this new system and sets forth requirements that users must follow to gain access.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the requirement to process all Kinship Guardianship Assistance Program (KinGAP) cases, including applications, agreements, and amendments, electronically through the KinGAP Online System. This ADM introduces this new system and sets forth requirements that users must follow to gain access.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2022
22-OCFS-LCM-07 - 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 2022 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 2022 Annual Plan Update for the county Child and Family Services Plan (CFSP). These guidelines are also being shared with county youth bureaus.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
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2022
22-OCFS-LCM-07 - 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 2022 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 2022 Annual Plan Update for the county Child and Family Services Plan (CFSP). These guidelines are also being shared with county youth bureaus.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2022