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NYS OCFS

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NYS OCFS

@NYSOCFS

The official account for NYS Office of Children and Family Services (#NYSOCFS), promoting the safety and well-being of children, families, and communities.

New York State

Joined October 2010

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School is out, snacks are running low and chances are you might be thinking about finding child care options! Look no further than the #NYSOCFS Child Care Finder tool! Search by address, proximity to care, hours needed, program type, and more. Get started: ocfs.ny.gov/programs/child…
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We asked and +3K of you answered! @GovKathyHochul unveiled the first wave of regulatory reforms in her EXPRESS NY initiative, which includes #NYSOCFS updating regulations to create flexible standards specifically for "kinship" foster homes where relatives care for children. (1/2)
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(2/2) Permitting these separate standards for relatives and kin will help reduce barriers and increase the number of approved relative or kinship foster family homes receiving services and financial resources. Check out all the reform actions:
Cutting Red Tape: Governor Hochul Unveils First Wave of Regulatory Reforms in Her ‘EXPRESS NY’...
From governor.ny.gov
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Jul 6
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4 and the second leading cause for children ages 5-14. Enjoy the beauty and fun of water activities while prioritizing child supervision to prevent unintentional drowning. #NYSWIMS #NYSOCFS
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Jul 4
#NYSOCFS wishes all New Yorkers a safe and enjoyable #IndependenceDay!
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Jul 3
Earlier this week, @NYSOCFSCommish Harris-Madden hosted a Tea & Transparency event at the Buffalo Regional Office. She met with agency staff to discuss her vision for #NYSOCFS and hear their thoughts directly to incorporate in future initiatives.
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Jul 3
🎇A safe Fourth of July weekend is the best way to celebrate!🎇 Use this #NYSOCFS guide to enjoy festivities safely with your friends and family!
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Jul 2
Get offline, get outside! @GovKathyHochul’s initiative encourages New York’s kids and families to put down devices, take a digital break, and enjoy outdoor social gatherings. We did just that at our World Cup Watch Party with Schenectady County and soccer fans of all ages. #FIFA
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Jul 2
“Just in one year's time span we've seen a 34% growth in the number of children in our system. The impact of this $3B into CCAP this year is going to be exponential,” @NYSOCFSCommish. Watch @SPECNews1BUF's full story here:
Program looks to help with cost of childcare in New York
From spectrumlocalnews.com
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Jul 2
#YourFamilyYourFutureHerFight #WeAreNY
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Jul 1
Another budget roadshow in the books! @NYSOCFSCommish Harris-Madden was in Niagara Falls to present on the big WNY wins outlined in @GovKathyHochul's FY27 Budget. Thank you to the leaders from @NiagaraFallsBGC, @CityOfNFallsNY, and others for joining us.
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Jul 1
We had so much fun kicking it with Schenectady County at the World Cup Watch Party at @NiskyAlerts Soccer Park! We thank everyone who came out to this inspiring, community-building event to watch the match together and to participate in skills and drills and other activities⚽
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Jul 1
Se avecina una ola de #calor y es de suma importancia que los niños y los adultos tomen precauciones, se hidraten y presten atención a las señales de calor. Busque atención #médica apropiada si es necesario.
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Jul 1
New York is experiencing extreme heat and children are more at risk than adults for dehydration and other heat-related illnesses. Take precaution! #SafeIsCool
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Jun 30
.@NYSOCFSCommish Harris-Madden joined @YMCABuffNiag and the WNY Women's Foundation to present on @GovKathyHochul's FY27 Budget, specifically the bolstering of child care affordability and access. Thank you to the providers, leaders, and kiddos who joined us for today's visit.
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