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Children and Family Trust Fund Services and Outcomes
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Child Welfare and Community Services
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2021
22-OCFS-INF-03 - Change in the New York Statewide Central Register’s Intake Procedures Related to Adult-Use Cannabis
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) about recent updates to the intake procedures used by the New York Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR) regarding the use of cannabis, including calls regarding a birthing parent and/or an infant testing positive for the presence of cannabis.
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) about recent updates to the intake procedures used by the New York Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR) regarding the use of cannabis, including calls regarding a birthing parent and/or an infant testing positive for the presence of cannabis.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2022
22-OCFS-INF-03 - Change in the New York Statewide Central Register’s Intake Procedures Related to Adult-Use Cannabis
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) about recent updates to the intake procedures used by the New York Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR) regarding the use of cannabis, including calls regarding a birthing parent and/or an infant testing positive for the presence of cannabis.
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) about recent updates to the intake procedures used by the New York Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR) regarding the use of cannabis, including calls regarding a birthing parent and/or an infant testing positive for the presence of cannabis.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
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2022
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2022
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2022
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2022
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2022
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2022
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2022
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2022
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2022
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2022
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2022
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2022
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2022
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2022
18-OCFS-ADM-19 - Responsibility of Runaway and Homeless Youth Crisis Services Programs Regarding Destitute Children and Youth Formerly in Foster Care
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to direct runaway and homeless youth (RHY) programs to take specific actions when serving youth who are former foster care recipients or who may meet the definition of destitute child, as this term is defined in §1092 of the Family Court Act (FCA), present at RHY programs. This ADM was revised in March 2022 to align with updated requirements regarding youth reentry to foster care as articulated in 22-OCFS-ADM-04 and Chapter 798 of the Laws of 2021.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to direct runaway and homeless youth (RHY) programs to take specific actions when serving youth who are former foster care recipients or who may meet the definition of destitute child, as this term is defined in §1092 of the Family Court Act (FCA), present at RHY programs. This ADM was revised in March 2022 to align with updated requirements regarding youth reentry to foster care as articulated in 22-OCFS-ADM-04 and Chapter 798 of the Laws of 2021.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2018
18-OCFS-ADM-19 - Responsibility of Runaway and Homeless Youth Crisis Services Programs Regarding Destitute Children and Youth Formerly in Foster Care
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to direct runaway and homeless youth (RHY) programs to take specific actions when serving youth who are former foster care recipients or who may meet the definition of destitute child, as this term is defined in §1092 of the Family Court Act (FCA), present at RHY programs. This ADM was revised in March 2022 to align with updated requirements regarding youth reentry to foster care as articulated in 22-OCFS-ADM-04 and Chapter 798 of the Laws of 2021.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to direct runaway and homeless youth (RHY) programs to take specific actions when serving youth who are former foster care recipients or who may meet the definition of destitute child, as this term is defined in §1092 of the Family Court Act (FCA), present at RHY programs. This ADM was revised in March 2022 to align with updated requirements regarding youth reentry to foster care as articulated in 22-OCFS-ADM-04 and Chapter 798 of the Laws of 2021.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2018
22-OCFS-LCM-05 - SNAP Public Charge Policy Outreach
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform social services districts (districts) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (USDHS) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) request for states to conduct an outreach effort reaffirming current public charge policies, specifically informing households that participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) does not make someone a public charge and will not be considered in a public charge determination.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform social services districts (districts) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (USDHS) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) request for states to conduct an outreach effort reaffirming current public charge policies, specifically informing households that participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) does not make someone a public charge and will not be considered in a public charge determination.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2022
22-OCFS-LCM-05 - SNAP Public Charge Policy Outreach
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform social services districts (districts) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (USDHS) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) request for states to conduct an outreach effort reaffirming current public charge policies, specifically informing households that participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) does not make someone a public charge and will not be considered in a public charge determination.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform social services districts (districts) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (USDHS) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) request for states to conduct an outreach effort reaffirming current public charge policies, specifically informing households that participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) does not make someone a public charge and will not be considered in a public charge determination.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2022
22-OCFS-ADM-07 - Provision of Aftercare in Qualified Residential Treatment Programs and EMPOWER Programs
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSS) and voluntary authorized agencies (VA) of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) requirements related to the mandatory provision of aftercare services to children discharged from qualified residential treatment programs (QRTP) or EMPOWER QRTP exception programs (EMPOWER) licensed by OCFS under the federal Family First Preventive Services Act (FFPSA) and New York State regulations.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSS) and voluntary authorized agencies (VA) of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) requirements related to the mandatory provision of aftercare services to children discharged from qualified residential treatment programs (QRTP) or EMPOWER QRTP exception programs (EMPOWER) licensed by OCFS under the federal Family First Preventive Services Act (FFPSA) and New York State regulations.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2022
22-OCFS-ADM-07 - Provision of Aftercare in Qualified Residential Treatment Programs and EMPOWER Programs
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSS) and voluntary authorized agencies (VA) of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) requirements related to the mandatory provision of aftercare services to children discharged from qualified residential treatment programs (QRTP) or EMPOWER QRTP exception programs (EMPOWER) licensed by OCFS under the federal Family First Preventive Services Act (FFPSA) and New York State regulations.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSS) and voluntary authorized agencies (VA) of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) requirements related to the mandatory provision of aftercare services to children discharged from qualified residential treatment programs (QRTP) or EMPOWER QRTP exception programs (EMPOWER) licensed by OCFS under the federal Family First Preventive Services Act (FFPSA) and New York State regulations.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2022
22-OCFS-ADM-06 - Utilization of Stress Passes in an EMPOWER Program
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) – particularly those operating programs serving children and youth who are found to be, or are at risk of becoming, victims or survivors of sex trafficking – of requirements pertaining to programs designed to meet the needs of this population.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) – particularly those operating programs serving children and youth who are found to be, or are at risk of becoming, victims or survivors of sex trafficking – of requirements pertaining to programs designed to meet the needs of this population.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2022
22-OCFS-ADM-06 - Utilization of Stress Passes in an EMPOWER Program
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) – particularly those operating programs serving children and youth who are found to be, or are at risk of becoming, victims or survivors of sex trafficking – of requirements pertaining to programs designed to meet the needs of this population.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) – particularly those operating programs serving children and youth who are found to be, or are at risk of becoming, victims or survivors of sex trafficking – of requirements pertaining to programs designed to meet the needs of this population.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2022
21-OCFS-ADM-19 - Requirements to Operate an EMPOWER Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) Exception Program
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) "particularly those operating programs serving children and youth who are found to be, or are at risk of becoming, sex trafficking victims or survivors" of new requirements pertaining to programs designed to meet the needs of this population. These new requirements are based on the federal Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), which was enacted on February 9, 2018, and becomes effective in New York State (NYS) on September 29, 2021. This ADM was revised on October 28, 2021, to allow physical restraints when necessary to prevent serious bodily harm, and again on February 10, 2022, to clarify staffing ratio requirements.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) "particularly those operating programs serving children and youth who are found to be, or are at risk of becoming, sex trafficking victims or survivors" of new requirements pertaining to programs designed to meet the needs of this population. These new requirements are based on the federal Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), which was enacted on February 9, 2018, and becomes effective in New York State (NYS) on September 29, 2021. This ADM was revised on October 28, 2021, to allow physical restraints when necessary to prevent serious bodily harm, and again on February 10, 2022, to clarify staffing ratio requirements.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021