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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
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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.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
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
William B. Hoyt Memorial Children and Family Trust Fund 2020 Annual Report
William B. Hoyt Memorial Children and Family Trust Fund
William B. Hoyt Memorial Children and Family Trust Fund
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2020
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2021
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2021
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2021
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2021
21-OCFS-ADM-34 - Designation of Certain Indicated Reports of Child Maltreatment as "Not Relevant and Reasonably Related" by Operation of Law
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to instruct local departments of social services (LDSSs) of changes regarding: The disclosure by the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR) of the existence of certain indicated reports in response to a database check conducted pursuant to Social Services Law (SSL) section 424-a; and The designation of reports indicated for maltreatment only as "not relevant and reasonably related" ("not R&R") by operation of law, eight years following the date the report was indicated. These changes are the result of Part R of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2020, also referred to as "SCR reform legislation."
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to instruct local departments of social services (LDSSs) of changes regarding: The disclosure by the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR) of the existence of certain indicated reports in response to a database check conducted pursuant to Social Services Law (SSL) section 424-a; and The designation of reports indicated for maltreatment only as "not relevant and reasonably related" ("not R&R") by operation of law, eight years following the date the report was indicated. These changes are the result of Part R of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2020, also referred to as "SCR reform legislation."
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
21-OCFS-ADM-34 - Designation of Certain Indicated Reports of Child Maltreatment as "Not Relevant and Reasonably Related" by Operation of Law
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to instruct local departments of social services (LDSSs) of changes regarding: The disclosure by the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR) of the existence of certain indicated reports in response to a database check conducted pursuant to Social Services Law (SSL) section 424-a; and The designation of reports indicated for maltreatment only as "not relevant and reasonably related" ("not R&R") by operation of law, eight years following the date the report was indicated. These changes are the result of Part R of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2020, also referred to as "SCR reform legislation."
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to instruct local departments of social services (LDSSs) of changes regarding: The disclosure by the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR) of the existence of certain indicated reports in response to a database check conducted pursuant to Social Services Law (SSL) section 424-a; and The designation of reports indicated for maltreatment only as "not relevant and reasonably related" ("not R&R") by operation of law, eight years following the date the report was indicated. These changes are the result of Part R of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2020, also referred to as "SCR reform legislation."
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
21-OCFS-ADM-33 - Changes to Administrative Appeals Challenging Indicated Reports of Child Abuse and Maltreatment
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to instruct local departments of social services (LDSSs) of changes to the procedures for the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) processing of administrative appeals challenging indicated reports of child abuse and maltreatment maintained by the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR) due to the implementation of Part R of Chapter 56 of the laws of 2020 (commonly referred to as: “SCR reform legislation”).
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to instruct local departments of social services (LDSSs) of changes to the procedures for the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) processing of administrative appeals challenging indicated reports of child abuse and maltreatment maintained by the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR) due to the implementation of Part R of Chapter 56 of the laws of 2020 (commonly referred to as: “SCR reform legislation”).
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
21-OCFS-ADM-33 - Changes to Administrative Appeals Challenging Indicated Reports of Child Abuse and Maltreatment
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to instruct local departments of social services (LDSSs) of changes to the procedures for the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) processing of administrative appeals challenging indicated reports of child abuse and maltreatment maintained by the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR) due to the implementation of Part R of Chapter 56 of the laws of 2020 (commonly referred to as: “SCR reform legislation”).
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to instruct local departments of social services (LDSSs) of changes to the procedures for the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) processing of administrative appeals challenging indicated reports of child abuse and maltreatment maintained by the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR) due to the implementation of Part R of Chapter 56 of the laws of 2020 (commonly referred to as: “SCR reform legislation”).
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
21-OCFS-INF-09 - Responsibilities for Support, Safety Assessments, and Service Provision in 1017 Direct Custody Cases
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of requirements and best-case practices when working with caregivers providing care to a child as ordered under Family Court Act (FCA) section 1017 (called “1017 direct custody cases” for the purposes of this INF), including the provision of preventive services and assessment of safety. This INF also reminds LDSSs of the correct coding in CONNECTIONS for 1017 direct custody cases (see section IV. Systems Implications).
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of requirements and best-case practices when working with caregivers providing care to a child as ordered under Family Court Act (FCA) section 1017 (called “1017 direct custody cases” for the purposes of this INF), including the provision of preventive services and assessment of safety. This INF also reminds LDSSs of the correct coding in CONNECTIONS for 1017 direct custody cases (see section IV. Systems Implications).
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
21-OCFS-INF-09 - Responsibilities for Support, Safety Assessments, and Service Provision in 1017 Direct Custody Cases
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of requirements and best-case practices when working with caregivers providing care to a child as ordered under Family Court Act (FCA) section 1017 (called “1017 direct custody cases” for the purposes of this INF), including the provision of preventive services and assessment of safety. This INF also reminds LDSSs of the correct coding in CONNECTIONS for 1017 direct custody cases (see section IV. Systems Implications).
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of requirements and best-case practices when working with caregivers providing care to a child as ordered under Family Court Act (FCA) section 1017 (called “1017 direct custody cases” for the purposes of this INF), including the provision of preventive services and assessment of safety. This INF also reminds LDSSs of the correct coding in CONNECTIONS for 1017 direct custody cases (see section IV. Systems Implications).
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
21-OCFS-ADM-31 - Referral Process for Placement in a Prenatal, Postpartum, Parenting Program
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the process to determine whether a referral may be made for a youth to be placed in a prenatal, postpartum, parenting (PPP) program and to detail the documentation that must accompany the referral.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the process to determine whether a referral may be made for a youth to be placed in a prenatal, postpartum, parenting (PPP) program and to detail the documentation that must accompany the referral.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
21-OCFS-ADM-31 - Referral Process for Placement in a Prenatal, Postpartum, Parenting Program
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the process to determine whether a referral may be made for a youth to be placed in a prenatal, postpartum, parenting (PPP) program and to detail the documentation that must accompany the referral.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the process to determine whether a referral may be made for a youth to be placed in a prenatal, postpartum, parenting (PPP) program and to detail the documentation that must accompany the referral.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
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2021
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2021
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2021
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2021
21-OCFS-ADM-27 - Referral Process for Placement in an EMPOWER Program
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and authorized voluntary agencies (VAs) of new requirements pertaining to programs designed to meet the needs of children and youth in foster care who are found to be, or are at risk of becoming, victims or survivors of sex trafficking. These new requirements are based on the federal Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), which was enacted on February 9, 2018, and became effective in New York State (NYS) on September 29, 2021.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and authorized voluntary agencies (VAs) of new requirements pertaining to programs designed to meet the needs of children and youth in foster care who are found to be, or are at risk of becoming, victims or survivors of sex trafficking. These new requirements are based on the federal Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), which was enacted on February 9, 2018, and became effective in New York State (NYS) on September 29, 2021.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
21-OCFS-ADM-27 - Referral Process for Placement in an EMPOWER Program
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and authorized voluntary agencies (VAs) of new requirements pertaining to programs designed to meet the needs of children and youth in foster care who are found to be, or are at risk of becoming, victims or survivors of sex trafficking. These new requirements are based on the federal Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), which was enacted on February 9, 2018, and became effective in New York State (NYS) on September 29, 2021.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and authorized voluntary agencies (VAs) of new requirements pertaining to programs designed to meet the needs of children and youth in foster care who are found to be, or are at risk of becoming, victims or survivors of sex trafficking. These new requirements are based on the federal Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), which was enacted on February 9, 2018, and became effective in New York State (NYS) on September 29, 2021.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021