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23-OCFS-INF-05 - New York State Court of Appeals Decision on Applicability of the ICPC on Parent Placements
The purpose of this informational letter (INF) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the opinion issued on October 25, 2022, by the New York State Court of Appeals (Court of Appeals) about the applicability of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) to placements of children with their parents. As will be addressed in greater detail below, it was the opinion of the Court of Appeals that the ICPC is not applicable to such placements.
The purpose of this informational letter (INF) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the opinion issued on October 25, 2022, by the New York State Court of Appeals (Court of Appeals) about the applicability of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) to placements of children with their parents. As will be addressed in greater detail below, it was the opinion of the Court of Appeals that the ICPC is not applicable to such placements.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023
23-OCFS-INF-05 - New York State Court of Appeals Decision on Applicability of the ICPC on Parent Placements
The purpose of this informational letter (INF) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the opinion issued on October 25, 2022, by the New York State Court of Appeals (Court of Appeals) about the applicability of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) to placements of children with their parents. As will be addressed in greater detail below, it was the opinion of the Court of Appeals that the ICPC is not applicable to such placements.
The purpose of this informational letter (INF) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the opinion issued on October 25, 2022, by the New York State Court of Appeals (Court of Appeals) about the applicability of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) to placements of children with their parents. As will be addressed in greater detail below, it was the opinion of the Court of Appeals that the ICPC is not applicable to such placements.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023
23-OCFS-INF-05 - New York State Court of Appeals Decision on Applicability of the ICPC on Parent Placements, Copy of Opinion, Uncorrected
The purpose of this informational letter (INF) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the opinion issued on October 25, 2022, by the New York State Court of Appeals (Court of Appeals) about the applicability of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) to placements of children with their parents. As will be addressed in greater detail below, it was the opinion of the Court of Appeals that the ICPC is not applicable to such placements.
The purpose of this informational letter (INF) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the opinion issued on October 25, 2022, by the New York State Court of Appeals (Court of Appeals) about the applicability of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) to placements of children with their parents. As will be addressed in greater detail below, it was the opinion of the Court of Appeals that the ICPC is not applicable to such placements.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023
23-OCFS-INF-04 - Chapter 107 of the Laws of 2023: Extending the Legal Right to Consent to Health Care to Certain Youth
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to inform runaway and homeless youth (RHY) providers, RHY service coordinators, local departments of social services (LDSSs), and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the provisions of Chapter 107 of the Laws of 2023 that expand the categories of youth under the age of 18 who can consent to their health care to include homeless youth and youth who are receiving services at an approved RHY program. This change goes into effect March 23, 2023.
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to inform runaway and homeless youth (RHY) providers, RHY service coordinators, local departments of social services (LDSSs), and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the provisions of Chapter 107 of the Laws of 2023 that expand the categories of youth under the age of 18 who can consent to their health care to include homeless youth and youth who are receiving services at an approved RHY program. This change goes into effect March 23, 2023.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023
23-OCFS-INF-04 - Chapter 107 of the Laws of 2023: Extending the Legal Right to Consent to Health Care to Certain Youth
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to inform runaway and homeless youth (RHY) providers, RHY service coordinators, local departments of social services (LDSSs), and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the provisions of Chapter 107 of the Laws of 2023 that expand the categories of youth under the age of 18 who can consent to their health care to include homeless youth and youth who are receiving services at an approved RHY program. This change goes into effect March 23, 2023.
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to inform runaway and homeless youth (RHY) providers, RHY service coordinators, local departments of social services (LDSSs), and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the provisions of Chapter 107 of the Laws of 2023 that expand the categories of youth under the age of 18 who can consent to their health care to include homeless youth and youth who are receiving services at an approved RHY program. This change goes into effect March 23, 2023.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023
Children and Family Trust Fund 2022 Services & Outcomes Annual Infographic
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Reports
2022
23-OCFS-LCM-05 - 2022 Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility Final Rule
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to notify social services districts (districts) that the United States Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) 2022 Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility final rule went into effect on December 23, 2022. The information provided in this directive is for informational purposes only. There is no district action required at this time.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to notify social services districts (districts) that the United States Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) 2022 Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility final rule went into effect on December 23, 2022. The information provided in this directive is for informational purposes only. There is no district action required at this time.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
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2023
23-OCFS-LCM-05 - 2022 Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility Final Rule
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to notify social services districts (districts) that the United States Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) 2022 Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility final rule went into effect on December 23, 2022. The information provided in this directive is for informational purposes only. There is no district action required at this time.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to notify social services districts (districts) that the United States Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) 2022 Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility final rule went into effect on December 23, 2022. The information provided in this directive is for informational purposes only. There is no district action required at this time.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023
24-OCFS-LCM-03 - Application for Hospice Services in a Family-Type Home for Adults (FTHA)
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to provide guidance to local departments of social services (LDSSs) regarding the application, review, and approval process for the provision of hospice services to residents in a Family-Type Home for Adults (FTHA).
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to provide guidance to local departments of social services (LDSSs) regarding the application, review, and approval process for the provision of hospice services to residents in a Family-Type Home for Adults (FTHA).
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2024
24-OCFS-LCM-03 - Application for Hospice Services in a Family-Type Home for Adults (FTHA)
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to provide guidance to local departments of social services (LDSSs) regarding the application, review, and approval process for the provision of hospice services to residents in a Family-Type Home for Adults (FTHA).
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to provide guidance to local departments of social services (LDSSs) regarding the application, review, and approval process for the provision of hospice services to residents in a Family-Type Home for Adults (FTHA).
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Child Welfare and Community Services
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2024
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Child Welfare and Community Services
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2023
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Child Welfare and Community Services
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2023
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Child Welfare and Community Services
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2023
23-OCFS-INF-02 - County Cooperative Agreements
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to reiterate previous examples and provide additional examples of the circumstances under which costs can be claimed for reimbursement through the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) through cooperative agreements and purchase of services agreements between local departments of social services (LDSSs) and other local government entities (referred to hereafter as “cooperative agreements”). These examples originate from the multiple agreements OCFS has reviewed. For purposes of this INF, a non-federal entity is identified as a state or local government and their respective agencies within.
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to reiterate previous examples and provide additional examples of the circumstances under which costs can be claimed for reimbursement through the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) through cooperative agreements and purchase of services agreements between local departments of social services (LDSSs) and other local government entities (referred to hereafter as “cooperative agreements”). These examples originate from the multiple agreements OCFS has reviewed. For purposes of this INF, a non-federal entity is identified as a state or local government and their respective agencies within.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023
23-OCFS-INF-02 - County Cooperative Agreements
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to reiterate previous examples and provide additional examples of the circumstances under which costs can be claimed for reimbursement through the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) through cooperative agreements and purchase of services agreements between local departments of social services (LDSSs) and other local government entities (referred to hereafter as “cooperative agreements”). These examples originate from the multiple agreements OCFS has reviewed. For purposes of this INF, a non-federal entity is identified as a state or local government and their respective agencies within.
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to reiterate previous examples and provide additional examples of the circumstances under which costs can be claimed for reimbursement through the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) through cooperative agreements and purchase of services agreements between local departments of social services (LDSSs) and other local government entities (referred to hereafter as “cooperative agreements”). These examples originate from the multiple agreements OCFS has reviewed. For purposes of this INF, a non-federal entity is identified as a state or local government and their respective agencies within.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023
23-OCFS-INF-02 - Attachment A: Model Legal Services Language
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to reiterate previous examples and provide additional examples of the circumstances under which costs can be claimed for reimbursement through the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) through cooperative agreements and purchase of services agreements between local departments of social services (LDSSs) and other local government entities (referred to hereafter as “cooperative agreements”). These examples originate from the multiple agreements OCFS has reviewed. For purposes of this INF, a non-federal entity is identified as a state or local government and their respective agencies within.
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to reiterate previous examples and provide additional examples of the circumstances under which costs can be claimed for reimbursement through the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) through cooperative agreements and purchase of services agreements between local departments of social services (LDSSs) and other local government entities (referred to hereafter as “cooperative agreements”). These examples originate from the multiple agreements OCFS has reviewed. For purposes of this INF, a non-federal entity is identified as a state or local government and their respective agencies within.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023
23-OCFS-INF-02 - Attachment A: Model Legal Services Language
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to reiterate previous examples and provide additional examples of the circumstances under which costs can be claimed for reimbursement through the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) through cooperative agreements and purchase of services agreements between local departments of social services (LDSSs) and other local government entities (referred to hereafter as “cooperative agreements”). These examples originate from the multiple agreements OCFS has reviewed. For purposes of this INF, a non-federal entity is identified as a state or local government and their respective agencies within.
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to reiterate previous examples and provide additional examples of the circumstances under which costs can be claimed for reimbursement through the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) through cooperative agreements and purchase of services agreements between local departments of social services (LDSSs) and other local government entities (referred to hereafter as “cooperative agreements”). These examples originate from the multiple agreements OCFS has reviewed. For purposes of this INF, a non-federal entity is identified as a state or local government and their respective agencies within.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023
23-OCFS-ADM-03 - Long-Stayer Reviews
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSS) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the process required for any child in foster care, placed in a Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) where the LDSS concludes that the child requires treatment at the QRTP level of care beyond the limited statutory time frames established under the federal Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA). This ADM cancels 21-OCFS-ADM-32
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSS) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the process required for any child in foster care, placed in a Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) where the LDSS concludes that the child requires treatment at the QRTP level of care beyond the limited statutory time frames established under the federal Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA). This ADM cancels 21-OCFS-ADM-32
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023
23-OCFS-ADM-03 - Long-Stayer Reviews
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSS) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the process required for any child in foster care, placed in a Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) where the LDSS concludes that the child requires treatment at the QRTP level of care beyond the limited statutory time frames established under the federal Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA). This ADM cancels 21-OCFS-ADM-32
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSS) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of the process required for any child in foster care, placed in a Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) where the LDSS concludes that the child requires treatment at the QRTP level of care beyond the limited statutory time frames established under the federal Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA). This ADM cancels 21-OCFS-ADM-32
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Child Welfare and Community Services
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2023
23-OCFS-INF-01 - Updates Regarding Changes to Professional Licensure Requirements
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to address provider questions and concerns regarding the impact of the sunset of broad-base exemptions for professional licensure in the field of social work, psychology or mental health counseling in programs or services operated, regulated, funded or approved by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) (broad-base exemption). These broad-base exemptions ended June 24, 2022.
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to address provider questions and concerns regarding the impact of the sunset of broad-base exemptions for professional licensure in the field of social work, psychology or mental health counseling in programs or services operated, regulated, funded or approved by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) (broad-base exemption). These broad-base exemptions ended June 24, 2022.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023
23-OCFS-INF-01 - Updates Regarding Changes to Professional Licensure Requirements
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to address provider questions and concerns regarding the impact of the sunset of broad-base exemptions for professional licensure in the field of social work, psychology or mental health counseling in programs or services operated, regulated, funded or approved by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) (broad-base exemption). These broad-base exemptions ended June 24, 2022.
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to address provider questions and concerns regarding the impact of the sunset of broad-base exemptions for professional licensure in the field of social work, psychology or mental health counseling in programs or services operated, regulated, funded or approved by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) (broad-base exemption). These broad-base exemptions ended June 24, 2022.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2023
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Forms
2023
22-OCFS-INF-12 - The Blind Persons Right to Parent Act
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of newly enacted legislation known as the “Blind Persons Right to Parent Act” (the Act) that was enacted via Chapter 442 of the Laws of 2021. This newly enacted legislation amends the Domestic Relations Law (DRL) and the Family Court Act (FCA) to prohibit decision-making regarding guardianship, custody, visitation or adoption petitions based solely on a parent’s, guardian’s or custodian’s blindness. The Act also amends the Social Services Law (SSL) to prohibit LDSSs from denying, deciding or opposing a petition or request for guardianship, custody or visitation solely because the person is blind.
The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of newly enacted legislation known as the “Blind Persons Right to Parent Act” (the Act) that was enacted via Chapter 442 of the Laws of 2021. This newly enacted legislation amends the Domestic Relations Law (DRL) and the Family Court Act (FCA) to prohibit decision-making regarding guardianship, custody, visitation or adoption petitions based solely on a parent’s, guardian’s or custodian’s blindness. The Act also amends the Social Services Law (SSL) to prohibit LDSSs from denying, deciding or opposing a petition or request for guardianship, custody or visitation solely because the person is blind.
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Child Welfare and Community Services
Policies, External
2022