Thursday, May 18, 2023 Initial $12 million in state and federal grants fund new initiative designed to protect children and strengthen families The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) today announced the launch of eight family …
Monday, May 8, 2023 Highlights Historic State Budget Funding for More Equitable, Affordable and Accessible Child Care The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) today held an Early Childhood Educator and Child Care Provider …
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 Expands Empire State Child Credit to Children Under Four, Supporting Nearly 630,000 Additional Children Creates New $500 Million Workforce Retention Grant Program and Supports the Child Care Workforce Establishes Employer- …
Thursday, April 20, 2023 Call Center is being honored for the eighth consecutive year Award is based on anonymous employee surveys about workplace culture The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) announced today that its …
Thursday, April 13, 2023 Early Childhood Educator and Child Care Provider Appreciation Week recognizes the remarkable work of all New York State's early childhood educators and child care professionals. This year, the New York State Office of Children …
Friday, April 14, 2023 Governor Joins with Attorney General James, Senator Gillibrand, and Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins to Fight Back Against Attacks on Fundamental Reproductive Rights State Stockpiling 150,000 Doses of Misoprostol, Working to …
Monday, April 3, 2023 Directs State Landmarks to be Illuminated in Blue Tonight, April 3, to Spread Awareness State Office of Children and Family Services Hosts Annual Pinwheel Planting and Highlights Key Prevention Programs Governor Kathy …
Friday, March 17, 2023 State-Moderated Listening Sessions to Explore Youth Mental Health Issues Youth Mental Health and Wellness Summit to Advise Future Policy Recommendations; Coincides with Mental Health Awareness Month in May Initiatives Build on the …
Tuesday, March 14, 2023 Report Finds New York is a National Leader in Closing Its Gender Wage Gap, Includes Policy Recommendations to Further Close Wage Gap Builds on Governor’s Commitment to Advancing Gender Equity in New York’s Workforce Governor …
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 Pre-Screening Tool to Help Families Check for Eligibility and Connect with Local Funding Resources; Fulfills Governor's State of the State Proposal Re-Established Task Force to Develop an Implementation Plan for …
Thursday, February 16, 2023 La Oficina de Servicios para Niños y Familias del Estado de Nueva York (OCFS, por sus siglas en inglés) anunció hoy el lanzamiento de una nueva capacitación estatal para informantes obligatorios de abuso y maltrato infantil …
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 TRAINING CONFRONTS AND ADDRESSES BIAS IN THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM NEW HEARS LINE OFFERS RESOURCES TO PROMOTE STRONGER FAMILIES The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) today announced the launch of …
Friday, January 13, 2023 GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES SWEEPING PLAN TO TRANSFORM CHILD CARE SYSTEM IN NEW YORK New Initiatives Will Streamline the Child Care Application Process, Expand Access to Child Care, and Support New York’s Child Care …
The state Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) announced today that the deadline for applying for child care provider workforce grants has been extended until December 14, 2022. The $343 million in federal funding will directly benefit child care …
Governor Kathy Hochul issued a proclamation declaring November Transgender Awareness Month to celebrate the trans community in New York State and across the country. The Governor also announced that New York State landmarks will be lit pink, white and …
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 Funding Announcement Coincides With Adoption Awareness Month; Event Featuring Darryl "DMC" McDaniel and State Operations Director Kathryn Garcia New Social Media Campaign #BeTheChangeNY to Boost Awareness of Adoption …
Federal Funding To Expand 418 Existing Child Care Programs Located in Communities Where Capacity is Insufficient Awards are Part of Governor Hochul's $100 Million Commitment To Reduce Child Care Deserts Statewide Governor Kathy Hochul today …
Monday, July 18, 2022 Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that New York State is awarding grants totaling up to $12 million through February 28, 2026, to fund family opportunity centers, which are community-based or school-based programs that provide …
Governor Kathy Hochul today signed eight pieces of legislation to provide support and resources for victims of human trafficking. These new laws will ensure locations such as airports, bus terminals, hotels and truck stops prominently feature information …
Representative Brian Higgins said, "Five hundred days ago today President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law. This historic legislation aimed to support families, lift children out poverty, and build our economy back stronger than before …
