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16-OCFS-LCM-20 - 2016 Guidelines and Instructions for Preparing the Child and Family Services 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 Annual Plan Update (APU) for the county Child and Family Services Plan (CFSP). These guidelines are also being shared with county youth bureaus and county probation departments.
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 Annual Plan Update (APU) for the county Child and Family Services Plan (CFSP). These guidelines are also being shared with county youth bureaus and county probation departments.
Anglais
Protection de l'enfance et services communautaires
Politiques, externes
2016
16-OCFS-LCM-01 - State Minimum Wage Increase and Its Effect upon Child Care Subsidies (Rev. 1/26/16)
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform local social services districts (districts) that the increase in the state minimum wage to $9.00 (effective December 31, 2015) may affect families receiving child care subsidies and families receiving child care in lieu of Temporary Assistance.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform local social services districts (districts) that the increase in the state minimum wage to $9.00 (effective December 31, 2015) may affect families receiving child care subsidies and families receiving child care in lieu of Temporary Assistance.
Anglais
Services de garde d'enfants
Politiques, externes
2016
16-OCFS-LCM-02 - Changes Impacting Adoption Assistance Payments
The purpose of the Local Commissioners Memorandum is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of policy changes regarding the administration of the adoption subsidy program, in particular concerning the failure by the adoptive parent(s) to provide any support to the adopted child, annual certifications, recovery of overpayments and termination/suspension of adoption subsidy payments.
The purpose of the Local Commissioners Memorandum is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of policy changes regarding the administration of the adoption subsidy program, in particular concerning the failure by the adoptive parent(s) to provide any support to the adopted child, annual certifications, recovery of overpayments and termination/suspension of adoption subsidy payments.
Anglais
Protection de l'enfance et services communautaires
Politiques, externes
2016
16-OCFS-LCM-03 - 30-Day Client Notification for Child Care Subsidy and Revised Client Notices
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) that on August 13, 2015, the Governor signed into law Chapter 144 of the Laws of 2015, which included language to repeal and revise certain provisions of the Social Services Law (SSL) regarding notification to families receiving child care assistance.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) that on August 13, 2015, the Governor signed into law Chapter 144 of the Laws of 2015, which included language to repeal and revise certain provisions of the Social Services Law (SSL) regarding notification to families receiving child care assistance.
Anglais
Services de garde d'enfants
Politiques, externes
2016
16-OCFS-LCM-04 - Federal Administration for Children and Families Final Report on the 2015 Subsequent Primary Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Review
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) that New York State (NYS) was recently found to be in substantial compliance with federal Title IV-E child and provider eligibility requirements by the federal Administration for Children and Families (ACF). This determination was based on the subsequent primary Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Review (FCER), completed at the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) in Rensselaer during the week of September 14 – September 18, 2015. NYS passed the 2015 FCER with two error cases. This LCM transmits the attached ACF Final Report on the 2015 FCER issued by ACF on January 29, 2016.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) that New York State (NYS) was recently found to be in substantial compliance with federal Title IV-E child and provider eligibility requirements by the federal Administration for Children and Families (ACF). This determination was based on the subsequent primary Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Review (FCER), completed at the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) in Rensselaer during the week of September 14 – September 18, 2015. NYS passed the 2015 FCER with two error cases. This LCM transmits the attached ACF Final Report on the 2015 FCER issued by ACF on January 29, 2016.
Anglais
Administration
Politiques, externes
2016
16-OCFS-LCM-05 - Phillips v Orange County - Considerations for Child Protective Services Investigations
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to discuss an oral order issued by the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on August 19, 2015 pertaining to Phillips et al. v. County of Orange, et al. (“Phillips”). The order granted a motion by the plaintiffs for summary judgment and held that, in this case, the county engaged in an unconstitutional seizure of a child when the child was questioned in a public school as part of a child protective services (“CPS”) investigation.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to discuss an oral order issued by the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on August 19, 2015 pertaining to Phillips et al. v. County of Orange, et al. (“Phillips”). The order granted a motion by the plaintiffs for summary judgment and held that, in this case, the county engaged in an unconstitutional seizure of a child when the child was questioned in a public school as part of a child protective services (“CPS”) investigation.
Anglais
Protection de l'enfance et services communautaires
Politiques, externes
2016
16-OCFS-LCM-06 - SFY 2016-17 Enhanced Child Protective Services (CPS) Funds
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local social services districts (districts) of the availability of $758,000 of Local Assistance General Funds in the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2016-17 Enacted Budget for the improvement of child protective services staff-to-client ratios. This LCM also provides information on each district’s allocation, the allocation methodology, how districts may use the funds, and planning and claiming requirements.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local social services districts (districts) of the availability of $758,000 of Local Assistance General Funds in the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2016-17 Enacted Budget for the improvement of child protective services staff-to-client ratios. This LCM also provides information on each district’s allocation, the allocation methodology, how districts may use the funds, and planning and claiming requirements.
Anglais
Protection de l'enfance et services communautaires
Politiques, externes
2016
16-OCFS-LCM-07 - 2015-2016 School Year Tuition Reimbursement for Educationally Handicapped Children Placed in Child Care Institutions or Residential Treatment Facilities or Admitted to Blythedale Children’s Hospital
The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is requesting your review of student placement data for the 2015-2016 school year for educationally handicapped children who were reported to OCFS by local districts of social services (LDSSs), pursuant to Section 4006 of the Education Law. The State Education Department (SED) prepares student placement data from its System for Tracking and Accounting for Children (STAC) reports. OCFS will send the summary sheets to each district by regular mail.
The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is requesting your review of student placement data for the 2015-2016 school year for educationally handicapped children who were reported to OCFS by local districts of social services (LDSSs), pursuant to Section 4006 of the Education Law. The State Education Department (SED) prepares student placement data from its System for Tracking and Accounting for Children (STAC) reports. OCFS will send the summary sheets to each district by regular mail.
Anglais
Administration
Politiques, externes
2016
16-OCFS-LCM-08 - New York State Child Care Block Grant Subsidy Program Allocations SFY 2016-2017
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of their allocations and maintenance of effort (MOE) levels for the New York State Child Care Block Grant (NYSCCBG) subsidy program for the period April 1, 2016, through March 31, 2017. This LCM also explains the allowable uses for these federal and state funds. The NYSCCBG appropriation for LDSSs for the period April 1, 2016, through March 31, 2017, State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2016-17 is $805,928,001, which is consistent with prior year funding levels and includes an additional $6.8 million dollars to assist LDSSs with the new Child Care Market Rates going into effect June 1, 2016.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of their allocations and maintenance of effort (MOE) levels for the New York State Child Care Block Grant (NYSCCBG) subsidy program for the period April 1, 2016, through March 31, 2017. This LCM also explains the allowable uses for these federal and state funds. The NYSCCBG appropriation for LDSSs for the period April 1, 2016, through March 31, 2017, State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2016-17 is $805,928,001, which is consistent with prior year funding levels and includes an additional $6.8 million dollars to assist LDSSs with the new Child Care Market Rates going into effect June 1, 2016.
Anglais
Administration
Services de garde d’enfants
Services de garde d’enfants
Politiques, externes
2016
16-OCFS-LCM-09 - SFY 2016-17 Social Services Block Grant (Title XX) Allocations
The purpose of this New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to provide local departments of social services (LDSSs) with their Title XX Social Services Block Grant allocations for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2016-17.
The purpose of this New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to provide local departments of social services (LDSSs) with their Title XX Social Services Block Grant allocations for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2016-17.
Anglais
Administration
Politiques, externes
2016
16-OCFS-LCM-12 - TANF Funding for Non-Residential Domestic Violence Services for SFY 2016-17
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) of their allocations for non-residential domestic violence (DV) services administered through the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). The enacted budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2016-2017 includes a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) appropriation of $3,000,000 for the provision of non-residential domestic violence services. The allocation for each LDSS is listed in Attachment A of this document.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to notify local departments of social services (LDSSs) of their allocations for non-residential domestic violence (DV) services administered through the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). The enacted budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2016-2017 includes a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) appropriation of $3,000,000 for the provision of non-residential domestic violence services. The allocation for each LDSS is listed in Attachment A of this document.
Anglais
Administration
Accueil familial
Accueil familial
Politiques, externes
2016
17-OCFS-LCM-01 - Child Care Providers Deduction of Union Dues in Social Services Districts Other Than New York City
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform social services districts (SSD), other than New York City, of a change in the deduction of union dues and fair share fees from child care subsidy payments made to providers of family day care, group family day care, legally exempt in-home, and legally exempt family day care.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform social services districts (SSD), other than New York City, of a change in the deduction of union dues and fair share fees from child care subsidy payments made to providers of family day care, group family day care, legally exempt in-home, and legally exempt family day care.
Anglais
Services de garde d'enfants
Politiques, externes
2017
17-OCFS-LCM-02 - After-Hours Transmission Procedure for Reports of Suspected Child Abuse and Maltreatment Registered by the New York Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum is to alert local commissioners that the New York Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR) will no longer verbally transmit reports of suspected child abuse or maltreatment after hours but will only support the electronic transmission of such reports.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum is to alert local commissioners that the New York Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR) will no longer verbally transmit reports of suspected child abuse or maltreatment after hours but will only support the electronic transmission of such reports.
Anglais
Protection de l'enfance et services communautaires
Politiques, externes
2017
17-OCFS-LCM-03 - Amendments to the Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act by the Federal Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 and Corresponding State Requirements
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the amendments made to the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) by the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 (CARA) [Public Law 114-198]. The amendments relate to the needs of infants born and identified as being affected by prenatal substance and alcohol exposure. This LCM also serves to remind LDSSs of the procedures already in place that constitute New York State’s compliance with the CAPTA amendments.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the amendments made to the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) by the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 (CARA) [Public Law 114-198]. The amendments relate to the needs of infants born and identified as being affected by prenatal substance and alcohol exposure. This LCM also serves to remind LDSSs of the procedures already in place that constitute New York State’s compliance with the CAPTA amendments.
Anglais
Protection de l'enfance et services communautaires
Politiques, externes
2017
17-OCFS-LCM-04 - State Minimum Wage Increase and Its Effect Upon Child Care Assistance
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform local social services districts (districts) that the increase in the state minimum wage, effective December 31, 2016, may affect a family’s eligibility for child care assistance.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform local social services districts (districts) that the increase in the state minimum wage, effective December 31, 2016, may affect a family’s eligibility for child care assistance.
Anglais
Services de garde d'enfants
Politiques, externes
2017
17-OCFS-LCM-05 - Child Care Services for Families Experiencing Homelessness and Differential Payment Rates
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform social services districts of changes to Title 18 of the official compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (18 NYCRR) Part 415, pursuant to the federal Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014 (42 U.S.C. 9858 et. seq.), regarding the provision of child care services funded under the New York State Child Care Block Grant (NYSCCBG) and Title XX of the federal Social Security Act. The changes to 18 NYCRR Part 415 include: adding families experiencing homelessness as a priority population; adding certain families experiencing homelessness to the category of eligible families when districts have funds available; exempting families experiencing homelessness from contributing to the cost of care; providing an allowable grace period for children to attend child care programs, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law; establishing a differential payment rate for child care services provided to a child experiencing homelessness; and amendments to the provisions for differential payment rates to child care providers who are accredited by a nationally recognized child care organization and/or provide care during nontraditional hours. Additionally, this LCM informs districts about reporting requirements, effective March 1, 2017.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform social services districts of changes to Title 18 of the official compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (18 NYCRR) Part 415, pursuant to the federal Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014 (42 U.S.C. 9858 et. seq.), regarding the provision of child care services funded under the New York State Child Care Block Grant (NYSCCBG) and Title XX of the federal Social Security Act. The changes to 18 NYCRR Part 415 include: adding families experiencing homelessness as a priority population; adding certain families experiencing homelessness to the category of eligible families when districts have funds available; exempting families experiencing homelessness from contributing to the cost of care; providing an allowable grace period for children to attend child care programs, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law; establishing a differential payment rate for child care services provided to a child experiencing homelessness; and amendments to the provisions for differential payment rates to child care providers who are accredited by a nationally recognized child care organization and/or provide care during nontraditional hours. Additionally, this LCM informs districts about reporting requirements, effective March 1, 2017.
Anglais
Services de garde d'enfants
Politiques, externes
2017
17-OCFS-LCM-06 - State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2017-18 Foster Care Block Grant Allocations
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to provide local departments of social services (LDSSs) with their Foster Care Block Grant allocations for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2017-18 and the corresponding program implications, as authorized by Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2017.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to provide local departments of social services (LDSSs) with their Foster Care Block Grant allocations for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2017-18 and the corresponding program implications, as authorized by Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2017.
Anglais
Placement familial
Politiques, externes
2017
17-OCFS-LCM-07 - SFY 2017-18 Enhanced Child Protective Services (CPS) Funds
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local social services districts (districts) of the availability of $758,000 of Local Assistance General Funds in the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2017-18 Enacted Budget for the improvement of child protective services staff-to-client ratios. This LCM also provides information on each district’s allocation, the allocation methodology, how districts may use the funds, and planning and claiming requirements.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local social services districts (districts) of the availability of $758,000 of Local Assistance General Funds in the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2017-18 Enacted Budget for the improvement of child protective services staff-to-client ratios. This LCM also provides information on each district’s allocation, the allocation methodology, how districts may use the funds, and planning and claiming requirements.
Anglais
Protection de l'enfance et services communautaires
Politiques, externes
2017
17-OCFS-LCM-08 - Federal Fiscal Year 2017 Independent Living Allocations
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program (CFCIP) allocations from the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2017 funds. The allocations contained in this memorandum’s Attachment A may be used for Independent Living (IL) services expenditures made October 1, 2016, through September 30, 2017, and claimed by March 31, 2018. Such claims will be paid up to the amount of the allocation and subject to a 20 percent state/local match requirement. Unclaimed allocation amounts will be redistributed to other LDSSs that have claims in excess of the allocation, or used to support the New York State Office of Children and Family Services' (OCFS) activities related to implementation of the Chafee Foster Care Independence Act, allowing New York State to maximize its use of funds available under this federal funding stream.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program (CFCIP) allocations from the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2017 funds. The allocations contained in this memorandum’s Attachment A may be used for Independent Living (IL) services expenditures made October 1, 2016, through September 30, 2017, and claimed by March 31, 2018. Such claims will be paid up to the amount of the allocation and subject to a 20 percent state/local match requirement. Unclaimed allocation amounts will be redistributed to other LDSSs that have claims in excess of the allocation, or used to support the New York State Office of Children and Family Services' (OCFS) activities related to implementation of the Chafee Foster Care Independence Act, allowing New York State to maximize its use of funds available under this federal funding stream.
Anglais
Protection de l'enfance et services communautaires
Politiques, externes
2017
17-OCFS-LCM-11 - New York State Child Care Block Grant Subsidy Program Allocations SFY 2017-2018
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of their allocations and maintenance of effort (MOE) levels for the New York State Child Care Block Grant (NYSCCBG) subsidy program for the period April 1, 2017, through March 31, 2018. This LCM also explains the allowable uses for these federal and state funds. The NYSCCBG appropriation for LDSSs for the period April 1, 2017, through March 31, 2018, State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2017-18 is $799,082,001.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to inform local departments of social services (LDSSs) of their allocations and maintenance of effort (MOE) levels for the New York State Child Care Block Grant (NYSCCBG) subsidy program for the period April 1, 2017, through March 31, 2018. This LCM also explains the allowable uses for these federal and state funds. The NYSCCBG appropriation for LDSSs for the period April 1, 2017, through March 31, 2018, State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2017-18 is $799,082,001.
Anglais
Services de garde d'enfants
Politiques, externes
2017
17-OCFS-LCM-12 - Community Optional Preventive Services (COPS) Program $1,000,000 Set-Aside Funding Instructions (FFY 2016-17/SFY 2017-18)
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, which has been set aside from the total COPS appropriation of $12,124,750 available for the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2016-17/State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2017-18. 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 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, which has been set aside from the total COPS appropriation of $12,124,750 available for the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2016-17/State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2017-18. 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 applications for funding, program reporting, and financial claiming.
Anglais
Planification stratégique et développement des politiques
Protection de l'enfance et services communautaires
Protection de l'enfance et services communautaires
Politiques, externes
2017
17-OCFS-LCM-14 - Establishing a Policy for the Use and Management of Mobile Devices by Local Departments of Social Services
This Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) provides local departments of social services (LDSSs) with information and guidance regarding the use and management of mobile devices. For purposes of this guidance, “mobile devices” are defined as smartphones (e.g., iPhone, BlackBerry, various Android phones) and tablets (e.g., iPad). Laptops are specifically excluded from the scope of this LCM because the security requirements and controls available for laptops are considerably different from those for mobile devices. This guidance is intended to help LDSSs improve the management and security of mobile devices and to convey what a mobile device policy in a LDSS should include.
This Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) provides local departments of social services (LDSSs) with information and guidance regarding the use and management of mobile devices. For purposes of this guidance, “mobile devices” are defined as smartphones (e.g., iPhone, BlackBerry, various Android phones) and tablets (e.g., iPad). Laptops are specifically excluded from the scope of this LCM because the security requirements and controls available for laptops are considerably different from those for mobile devices. This guidance is intended to help LDSSs improve the management and security of mobile devices and to convey what a mobile device policy in a LDSS should include.
Anglais
Protection de l'enfance et services communautaires
Politiques, externes
2017
23-OCFS-LCM-11-R1 - State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-24 Social Services Block Grant (Title XX) Allocations
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to provide local departments of social services (LDSSs) with their Title XX Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) allocations for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-24.
The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to provide local departments of social services (LDSSs) with their Title XX Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) allocations for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-24.
Anglais
Administration
Politiques, externes
2023