NYS Office of Children and Family Services

OCFS seeks qualified not-for-profit organizations in seven regions statewide for Infant Toddler Regional Resource Centers to address the needs of the infant/toddler population. Additional information can be found on our website at: https://ow.ly/hGlU50SLeRC

Today we celebrate more than 30 years of empowering and protecting the rights of millions of Americans. #NYSOCFS #DisabilityRights #ThanksToTheADA

#NYSOCFS leadership had the pleasure of visiting the VISIONS Summer Pre-College Program at Manhattanville University! Funded by #NYSCB, the program provides high school students with visual impairments the opportunity to refine their skills and build confidence before they attend college. Learn more about the program: https://lnkd.in/d9SxUF8g

#NYSCB Associate Commissioner Julie Hovey & Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Tammy Suits met Zuzu Sampson, the 10-year-old author of the self-published book "Braille Boy."📚 His book aims to help kids overcome common challenges in learning Braille. 🔗visionloss.ny.gov

#ICYMI: Governor Kathy Hochul, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, #NYSOCFS, and others celebrated the launch of the online Child Care Assistance Program application! 💻 The digital portal aims to make affordable, high-quality child care more accessible to families statewide. Access the portal now: https://lnkd.in/ehigUYZK

An incredible #NYSCB participant is in the news! Malik Ahmed was featured during his Albany International Airport visit where he got to show off Aira, an app that helps people who are blind or low vision navigate unfamiliar areas. #DisabilityPrideMonth Check it out: https://lnkd.in/eGX_XJiX

Your actions keep children safe around water: 🏊Never let your children swim unattended 🌊Make sure your children are familiar with the water ❌Swim only in designated areas 🩱Choose bright colors for swimwear 📣 Listen to the lifeguard #KeepWatchKeepSafe #NYSWIMS #NYSOCFS

Introducing the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) digital portal!🎉 Governor Kathy Hochul and #NYSOCFS have launched a new CCAP online tool to make $1.8B in funding toward low-cost child care more accessible to families statewide.   🔗https://lnkd.in/eGxwnsFC

#NYSOCFS was proud to kick off another successful #NYPWA Summer Conference! Special thank you to NYS Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance, New York State Department of Health, and participating agencies for your dedication and collaboration as we work to improve social welfare for vulnerable communities.

📣Big week for #NYSOCFS!📣 From significant New York State announcements to innovative advocacy for vulnerable populations, see how OCFS is advancing initiatives in child care, youth sports programming, transitional support services, and more.