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22-OCFS-ADM-19 - The Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance (ICAMA)
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of updates and revisions to current practices around securing Medicaid (MA) for children with special needs who are receiving Title IV-E eligible (Adoption Assistance) or non-Title IV-E eligible (State Adoption Subsidy) and who are moving across state lines. This includes all Title IV-E eligible children and non-Title IV-E eligible children moving into and out of New York State (NYS). The major changes to NYS’s Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance (ICAMA) practice are new ICAMA forms, less required documentation and converting to a fully electronic submission and receipt of ICAMA requests using a shared email box ocfs.sm.bpsicama@ocfs.ny.gov.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of updates and revisions to current practices around securing Medicaid (MA) for children with special needs who are receiving Title IV-E eligible (Adoption Assistance) or non-Title IV-E eligible (State Adoption Subsidy) and who are moving across state lines. This includes all Title IV-E eligible children and non-Title IV-E eligible children moving into and out of New York State (NYS). The major changes to NYS’s Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance (ICAMA) practice are new ICAMA forms, less required documentation and converting to a fully electronic submission and receipt of ICAMA requests using a shared email box ocfs.sm.bpsicama@ocfs.ny.gov.
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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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2022
Children and Family Trust Fund 2021 Services & Outcomes Annual Infographic
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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.
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2021
William B. Hoyt Memorial Children and Family Trust Fund 2020 Annual Report
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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."
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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."
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Child Welfare and Community Services
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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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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”).
English
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).
English
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).
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.
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.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Forms
2021
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Reports
2021
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Reports
2021
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Reports
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
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
21-OCFS-ADM-28 - Revised Legally Exempt Enrollment Forms
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform social services districts (districts) of revisions to the form used to enroll legally exempt informal and group child care providers funded under the New York State Child Care Block Grant (NYSCCBG).
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform social services districts (districts) of revisions to the form used to enroll legally exempt informal and group child care providers funded under the New York State Child Care Block Grant (NYSCCBG).
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
21-OCFS-ADM-28 - Revised Legally Exempt Enrollment Forms
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform social services districts (districts) of revisions to the form used to enroll legally exempt informal and group child care providers funded under the New York State Child Care Block Grant (NYSCCBG).
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform social services districts (districts) of revisions to the form used to enroll legally exempt informal and group child care providers funded under the New York State Child Care Block Grant (NYSCCBG).
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
21-OCFS-ADM-26 - Change in Standard of Evidence for Child Protective Services Investigations
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to instruct local departments of social services (LDSSs) of changes in legal requirements, policies and procedures relating to child protective services (CPS) practice in conducting investigations of reports of alleged child abuse or maltreatment accepted by the New York Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). These changes were enacted through Part R of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2020 (commonly referred to as "SCR reform legislation"). Among other amendments, this new law changes the standard of evidence that CPS must utilize in determining whether to indicate a report of alleged child abuse or maltreatment that is accepted by the SCR on or after January 1, 2022, from "some credible evidence" to "a fair preponderance of the evidence".
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to instruct local departments of social services (LDSSs) of changes in legal requirements, policies and procedures relating to child protective services (CPS) practice in conducting investigations of reports of alleged child abuse or maltreatment accepted by the New York Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). These changes were enacted through Part R of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2020 (commonly referred to as "SCR reform legislation"). Among other amendments, this new law changes the standard of evidence that CPS must utilize in determining whether to indicate a report of alleged child abuse or maltreatment that is accepted by the SCR on or after January 1, 2022, from "some credible evidence" to "a fair preponderance of the evidence".
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
21-OCFS-ADM-26 - Change in Standard of Evidence for Child Protective Services Investigations
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to instruct local departments of social services (LDSSs) of changes in legal requirements, policies and procedures relating to child protective services (CPS) practice in conducting investigations of reports of alleged child abuse or maltreatment accepted by the New York Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). These changes were enacted through Part R of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2020 (commonly referred to as "SCR reform legislation"). Among other amendments, this new law changes the standard of evidence that CPS must utilize in determining whether to indicate a report of alleged child abuse or maltreatment that is accepted by the SCR on or after January 1, 2022, from "some credible evidence" to "a fair preponderance of the evidence".
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to instruct local departments of social services (LDSSs) of changes in legal requirements, policies and procedures relating to child protective services (CPS) practice in conducting investigations of reports of alleged child abuse or maltreatment accepted by the New York Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). These changes were enacted through Part R of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2020 (commonly referred to as "SCR reform legislation"). Among other amendments, this new law changes the standard of evidence that CPS must utilize in determining whether to indicate a report of alleged child abuse or maltreatment that is accepted by the SCR on or after January 1, 2022, from "some credible evidence" to "a fair preponderance of the evidence".
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Publications
2021
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Publications
2021
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Publications
2021
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Publications
2021
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Publications
2021
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Publications
2021
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Publications
2021
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Publications
2021
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Child Welfare and Community Services
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2021
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Child Welfare and Community Services
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2021
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Publications
2021
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Publications
2021
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Child Welfare and Community Services
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2021
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Publications
2021
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Publications
2021
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Publications
2021
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Publications
2021
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Publications
2021
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Publications
2021
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Publications
2021
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Publications
2021
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Publications
2021
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Publications
2021
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Publications
2021
21-OCFS-ADM-22 - Reimbursement for up to 14 days of Absence Without Consent (AWOC) in EMPOWER Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) Exception Programs
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 the ability for EMPOWER programs to be reimbursed for up to 14 consecutive days for youth who run away or are absent without consent (AWOC).
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 the ability for EMPOWER programs to be reimbursed for up to 14 consecutive days for youth who run away or are absent without consent (AWOC).
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
21-OCFS-ADM-22 - Reimbursement for up to 14 days of Absence Without Consent (AWOC) in EMPOWER Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) Exception Programs
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 the ability for EMPOWER programs to be reimbursed for up to 14 consecutive days for youth who run away or are absent without consent (AWOC).
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 the ability for EMPOWER programs to be reimbursed for up to 14 consecutive days for youth who run away or are absent without consent (AWOC).
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Forms
2021
21-OCFS-LCM-30 - CAPTA/CARA State Grant FY2021
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services of the availability of federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 (CARA) funds in the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 has made $4,708,412 in federal funds available to New York State during Federal Fiscal Year FFY 2021. The purpose of this funding is to help states improve their response to families and infants affected by substance use disorders (both alcohol and drugs). The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) intends to make available to districts $3,620,000 of the federal CARA funds each year for the next two years, contingent on New York State receiving these federal funds each year. This LCM also provides information on each district's allocation, how districts may use the funds, and planning and claiming requirements. There are no notable changes from last year's issuance of this LCM.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services of the availability of federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 (CARA) funds in the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 has made $4,708,412 in federal funds available to New York State during Federal Fiscal Year FFY 2021. The purpose of this funding is to help states improve their response to families and infants affected by substance use disorders (both alcohol and drugs). The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) intends to make available to districts $3,620,000 of the federal CARA funds each year for the next two years, contingent on New York State receiving these federal funds each year. This LCM also provides information on each district's allocation, how districts may use the funds, and planning and claiming requirements. There are no notable changes from last year's issuance of this LCM.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
21-OCFS-LCM-30 - CAPTA/CARA State Grant FY2021
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services of the availability of federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 (CARA) funds in the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 has made $4,708,412 in federal funds available to New York State during Federal Fiscal Year FFY 2021. The purpose of this funding is to help states improve their response to families and infants affected by substance use disorders (both alcohol and drugs). The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) intends to make available to districts $3,620,000 of the federal CARA funds each year for the next two years, contingent on New York State receiving these federal funds each year. This LCM also provides information on each district's allocation, how districts may use the funds, and planning and claiming requirements. There are no notable changes from last year's issuance of this LCM.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services of the availability of federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 (CARA) funds in the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 has made $4,708,412 in federal funds available to New York State during Federal Fiscal Year FFY 2021. The purpose of this funding is to help states improve their response to families and infants affected by substance use disorders (both alcohol and drugs). The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) intends to make available to districts $3,620,000 of the federal CARA funds each year for the next two years, contingent on New York State receiving these federal funds each year. This LCM also provides information on each district's allocation, how districts may use the funds, and planning and claiming requirements. There are no notable changes from last year's issuance of this LCM.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
Spanish
Child Welfare and Community Services
Publications
2021
Spanish
Child Welfare and Community Services
Publications
2021
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Publications
2021
Chinese, traditional
Child Welfare and Community Services
Publications
2021
Chinese, traditional
Child Welfare and Community Services
Publications
2021
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Publications
2021
21-OCFS-LCM-26 - Public Charge Policy Update – Final Rule No Longer in Effect
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to (1) remind social services districts (districts) that on March 9, 2021, the United States (U.S.) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) vacated the August 2019 “Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds' final rule ("final rule") and (2) direct districts to remove any New York State Office for New Americans (ONA) Public Charge posters that are still displayed in district reception and lobby areas where applications for Public Assistance (PA) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are accepted.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to (1) remind social services districts (districts) that on March 9, 2021, the United States (U.S.) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) vacated the August 2019 “Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds' final rule ("final rule") and (2) direct districts to remove any New York State Office for New Americans (ONA) Public Charge posters that are still displayed in district reception and lobby areas where applications for Public Assistance (PA) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are accepted.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
21-OCFS-LCM-26 - Public Charge Policy Update – Final Rule No Longer in Effect
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to (1) remind social services districts (districts) that on March 9, 2021, the United States (U.S.) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) vacated the August 2019 “Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds' final rule ("final rule") and (2) direct districts to remove any New York State Office for New Americans (ONA) Public Charge posters that are still displayed in district reception and lobby areas where applications for Public Assistance (PA) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are accepted.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to (1) remind social services districts (districts) that on March 9, 2021, the United States (U.S.) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) vacated the August 2019 “Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds' final rule ("final rule") and (2) direct districts to remove any New York State Office for New Americans (ONA) Public Charge posters that are still displayed in district reception and lobby areas where applications for Public Assistance (PA) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are accepted.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
21-OCFS-ADM-20 - Revised Model Contract for Purchase of Foster Care Services
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the most recent revisions made to the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) model contract for the purchase of foster care services. The revised model contract for the purchase of foster care services outlined in this ADM replaces the model contract issued in 15-OCFS-ADM-14 and cancels that ADM.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the most recent revisions made to the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) model contract for the purchase of foster care services. The revised model contract for the purchase of foster care services outlined in this ADM replaces the model contract issued in 15-OCFS-ADM-14 and cancels that ADM.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
21-OCFS-ADM-20 - Revised Model Contract for Purchase of Foster Care Services
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the most recent revisions made to the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) model contract for the purchase of foster care services. The revised model contract for the purchase of foster care services outlined in this ADM replaces the model contract issued in 15-OCFS-ADM-14 and cancels that ADM.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the most recent revisions made to the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) model contract for the purchase of foster care services. The revised model contract for the purchase of foster care services outlined in this ADM replaces the model contract issued in 15-OCFS-ADM-14 and cancels that ADM.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
2022 Social Services Block Grant Intended Use Report
This report is submitted by New York State pursuant to the requirements set forth in section 2352 (a) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, (P.L. 97-35), which enacted a new section 2004 of Title XX of the Social Security Act (SSA), and implementing regulations (45 CFR 96.10 and related sections). Section 2004 of the SSA requires that, prior to the expenditure by a state of payments made to it under section 2002 of the SSA, the state must report to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) on the intended use of Title XX payments, including information on the types of activities to be supported and the categories and characteristics of individuals to be served.
This report is submitted by New York State pursuant to the requirements set forth in section 2352 (a) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, (P.L. 97-35), which enacted a new section 2004 of Title XX of the Social Security Act (SSA), and implementing regulations (45 CFR 96.10 and related sections). Section 2004 of the SSA requires that, prior to the expenditure by a state of payments made to it under section 2002 of the SSA, the state must report to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) on the intended use of Title XX payments, including information on the types of activities to be supported and the categories and characteristics of individuals to be served.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Reports
2021
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Reports
2021
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Reports
2021
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Reports
2021
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Forms
2021
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Forms
2021
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Forms
2021
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Forms
2021
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Forms
2021
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Forms
2021
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Forms
2021
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Forms
2021
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Forms
2021
21-OCFS-INF-05 - Title IV-E Reimbursement for Legal Representation Services for Children and Parents in Child Welfare Proceedings
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to provide counties and the City of New York and tribal governments with the opportunity to access federal title IV-E funding for certain allowable administrative costs for the legal representation of children and parents. This INF establishes the definition of eligible populations, allowable administrative expenses, data elements and supportive documentation that must be submitted in order to claim for title IV-E reimbursement for eligible and allowable administration and training costs associated with providing legal representation services to children and their parents in child welfare proceedings for state fiscal year (SFY) 2021-22.
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to provide counties and the City of New York and tribal governments with the opportunity to access federal title IV-E funding for certain allowable administrative costs for the legal representation of children and parents. This INF establishes the definition of eligible populations, allowable administrative expenses, data elements and supportive documentation that must be submitted in order to claim for title IV-E reimbursement for eligible and allowable administration and training costs associated with providing legal representation services to children and their parents in child welfare proceedings for state fiscal year (SFY) 2021-22.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
21-OCFS-INF-05 - Title IV-E Reimbursement for Legal Representation Services for Children and Parents in Child Welfare Proceedings
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to provide counties and the City of New York and tribal governments with the opportunity to access federal title IV-E funding for certain allowable administrative costs for the legal representation of children and parents. This INF establishes the definition of eligible populations, allowable administrative expenses, data elements and supportive documentation that must be submitted in order to claim for title IV-E reimbursement for eligible and allowable administration and training costs associated with providing legal representation services to children and their parents in child welfare proceedings for state fiscal year (SFY) 2021-22.
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to provide counties and the City of New York and tribal governments with the opportunity to access federal title IV-E funding for certain allowable administrative costs for the legal representation of children and parents. This INF establishes the definition of eligible populations, allowable administrative expenses, data elements and supportive documentation that must be submitted in order to claim for title IV-E reimbursement for eligible and allowable administration and training costs associated with providing legal representation services to children and their parents in child welfare proceedings for state fiscal year (SFY) 2021-22.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
21-OCFS-ADM-15 - Kinship Champion Training
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary agencies (VAs) of the requirement to identify a Kinship Champion to attend the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Kinship Champion training.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary agencies (VAs) of the requirement to identify a Kinship Champion to attend the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Kinship Champion training.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
21-OCFS-ADM-15 - Kinship Champion Training
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary agencies (VAs) of the requirement to identify a Kinship Champion to attend the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Kinship Champion training.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary agencies (VAs) of the requirement to identify a Kinship Champion to attend the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Kinship Champion training.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
21-OCFS-LCM-20 - Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) Program FFY 2020-2021/SFY 2021-2022 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) 2020-2021/State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-2022 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) 2020-2021/State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-2022 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.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
21-OCFS-LCM-20 - Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) Program FFY 2020-2021/SFY 2021-2022 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) 2020-2021/State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-2022 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) 2020-2021/State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-2022 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.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
21-OCFS-LCM-21 - Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) Program $1,000,000 Set-Aside Funding Instructions (FFY 2020-21/SFY 2021-22)
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) 2020-21/State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22. 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 LDSS's 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) 2020-21/State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22. 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 LDSS's applications for funding, program reporting, and financial claiming.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
21-OCFS-LCM-21 - Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) Program $1,000,000 Set-Aside Funding Instructions (FFY 2020-21/SFY 2021-22)
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) 2020-21/State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22. 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 LDSS's 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) 2020-21/State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22. 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 LDSS's applications for funding, program reporting, and financial claiming.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
21-OCFS-LCM-14 - Administration for Community Living - 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 Grants to Enhance Adult Protective Services to Respond to COVID-19 administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). The federal ACL has made available one-time funding in the amount of $5,306,382 to New York State for use from April 1, 2021, through May 31, 2022. The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) intends to use $480,000 of the federal funding to enhance the Adult Protective Services (APS) database, known as ASAP.Net. 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 Grants to Enhance Adult Protective Services to Respond to COVID-19 administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). The federal ACL has made available one-time funding in the amount of $5,306,382 to New York State for use from April 1, 2021, through May 31, 2022. The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) intends to use $480,000 of the federal funding to enhance the Adult Protective Services (APS) database, known as ASAP.Net. 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.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
21-OCFS-LCM-14 - Administration for Community Living - 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 Grants to Enhance Adult Protective Services to Respond to COVID-19 administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). The federal ACL has made available one-time funding in the amount of $5,306,382 to New York State for use from April 1, 2021, through May 31, 2022. The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) intends to use $480,000 of the federal funding to enhance the Adult Protective Services (APS) database, known as ASAP.Net. 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 Grants to Enhance Adult Protective Services to Respond to COVID-19 administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). The federal ACL has made available one-time funding in the amount of $5,306,382 to New York State for use from April 1, 2021, through May 31, 2022. The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) intends to use $480,000 of the federal funding to enhance the Adult Protective Services (APS) database, known as ASAP.Net. 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.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Reports
2021
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Reports
2021
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Reports
2021
21-OCFS-ADM-13 - Adoption-Only Home Study Forms
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to release a set of new standardized forms that must be used for the adoption home study process for the approval of prospective adoptive parent(s) who are not also seeking certification or approval as foster parent(s). These new templates provide a standardized, statewide approach to an adoption home study process. This ADM also reminds local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the regulatory requirements regarding approving adoptive applicants. This includes any agency authorized by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) to provide adoption services in New York State. This release replaces 20-OCFS-ADM-15.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to release a set of new standardized forms that must be used for the adoption home study process for the approval of prospective adoptive parent(s) who are not also seeking certification or approval as foster parent(s). These new templates provide a standardized, statewide approach to an adoption home study process. This ADM also reminds local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the regulatory requirements regarding approving adoptive applicants. This includes any agency authorized by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) to provide adoption services in New York State. This release replaces 20-OCFS-ADM-15.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
21-OCFS-ADM-13 - Adoption-Only Home Study Forms
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to release a set of new standardized forms that must be used for the adoption home study process for the approval of prospective adoptive parent(s) who are not also seeking certification or approval as foster parent(s). These new templates provide a standardized, statewide approach to an adoption home study process. This ADM also reminds local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the regulatory requirements regarding approving adoptive applicants. This includes any agency authorized by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) to provide adoption services in New York State. This release replaces 20-OCFS-ADM-15.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to release a set of new standardized forms that must be used for the adoption home study process for the approval of prospective adoptive parent(s) who are not also seeking certification or approval as foster parent(s). These new templates provide a standardized, statewide approach to an adoption home study process. This ADM also reminds local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the regulatory requirements regarding approving adoptive applicants. This includes any agency authorized by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) to provide adoption services in New York State. This release replaces 20-OCFS-ADM-15.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
21-OCFS-LCM-16 - First-Level SCR Clearance Process
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the procedures for conducting first-level database checks or clearances under section 424-a of the Social Services Law (SSL) through the New York Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). The SCR is the only entity authorized to process first-level clearances.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the procedures for conducting first-level database checks or clearances under section 424-a of the Social Services Law (SSL) through the New York Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). The SCR is the only entity authorized to process first-level clearances.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
21-OCFS-LCM-16 - First-Level SCR Clearance Process
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the procedures for conducting first-level database checks or clearances under section 424-a of the Social Services Law (SSL) through the New York Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). The SCR is the only entity authorized to process first-level clearances.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the procedures for conducting first-level database checks or clearances under section 424-a of the Social Services Law (SSL) through the New York Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). The SCR is the only entity authorized to process first-level clearances.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
21-OCFS-ADM-11 - Adoptee's Right to Original Birth Certificate
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) providing adoption services of the provisions outlined in section 4138-e of the Public Health Law (PHL), as added by Chapter 491 of the Laws of 2019. These provisions afford an adopted person born or adopted in New York State (NYS), 18 years of age or older, and other specified persons, the right to secure a certified copy of the adult adoptee's original long-form birth certificate. When it is impossible for designated officials to provide a certified copy of the original long-form birth certificate, the adult adoptee is entitled to the information that would otherwise appear on the adult adoptee's original long-form birth certificate. This ADM contains guidance on the request process the adult adoptee or other specified person must initiate and how a LDSS or VA must respond to such request.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) providing adoption services of the provisions outlined in section 4138-e of the Public Health Law (PHL), as added by Chapter 491 of the Laws of 2019. These provisions afford an adopted person born or adopted in New York State (NYS), 18 years of age or older, and other specified persons, the right to secure a certified copy of the adult adoptee's original long-form birth certificate. When it is impossible for designated officials to provide a certified copy of the original long-form birth certificate, the adult adoptee is entitled to the information that would otherwise appear on the adult adoptee's original long-form birth certificate. This ADM contains guidance on the request process the adult adoptee or other specified person must initiate and how a LDSS or VA must respond to such request.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021
21-OCFS-ADM-11 - Adoptee's Right to Original Birth Certificate
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) providing adoption services of the provisions outlined in section 4138-e of the Public Health Law (PHL), as added by Chapter 491 of the Laws of 2019. These provisions afford an adopted person born or adopted in New York State (NYS), 18 years of age or older, and other specified persons, the right to secure a certified copy of the adult adoptee's original long-form birth certificate. When it is impossible for designated officials to provide a certified copy of the original long-form birth certificate, the adult adoptee is entitled to the information that would otherwise appear on the adult adoptee's original long-form birth certificate. This ADM contains guidance on the request process the adult adoptee or other specified person must initiate and how a LDSS or VA must respond to such request.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) providing adoption services of the provisions outlined in section 4138-e of the Public Health Law (PHL), as added by Chapter 491 of the Laws of 2019. These provisions afford an adopted person born or adopted in New York State (NYS), 18 years of age or older, and other specified persons, the right to secure a certified copy of the adult adoptee's original long-form birth certificate. When it is impossible for designated officials to provide a certified copy of the original long-form birth certificate, the adult adoptee is entitled to the information that would otherwise appear on the adult adoptee's original long-form birth certificate. This ADM contains guidance on the request process the adult adoptee or other specified person must initiate and how a LDSS or VA must respond to such request.
English
Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2021