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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.
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Assistenza all'infanzia e servizi per la comunità
Politiche esterne
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.
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Assistenza all'infanzia e servizi per la comunità
Politiche esterne
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.
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Servizi di assistenza all'infanzia
Politiche esterne
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.
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Servizi di assistenza all'infanzia
Politiche esterne
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.
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Affido
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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.
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Assistenza all'infanzia e servizi per la comunità
Politiche esterne
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.
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Assistenza all'infanzia e servizi per la comunità
Politiche esterne
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.
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Servizi di assistenza all'infanzia
Politiche esterne
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.
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Pianificazione strategica e sviluppo delle politiche
Assistenza all'infanzia e servizi comunitari
Assistenza all'infanzia e servizi comunitari
Politiche esterne
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.
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Assistenza all'infanzia e servizi per la comunità
Politiche esterne
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.
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Amministrazione
Servizi per adulti
Servizi per adulti
Politiche esterne
2023
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.
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Amministrazione
Servizi per adulti
Servizi per adulti
Politiche esterne
2023
16-OCFS-ADM-16 - Casework Contacts For Children In Foster Care (Canceled by 23-OCFS-ADM-11, June 2023)
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and Voluntary Agencies (VAs) of recent amendments to 18 NYCRR §§ 428.3, 430.11, 430.12 and 441.21. The amendments relate to casework contacts1 with children in foster care placed in foster boarding homes or facilities located outside of New York State (NYS) and those in foster care who are 18 years of age or older and attend educational or vocational programs within NYS.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and Voluntary Agencies (VAs) of recent amendments to 18 NYCRR §§ 428.3, 430.11, 430.12 and 441.21. The amendments relate to casework contacts1 with children in foster care placed in foster boarding homes or facilities located outside of New York State (NYS) and those in foster care who are 18 years of age or older and attend educational or vocational programs within NYS.
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Pianificazione strategica e sviluppo delle politiche
Politiche esterne
2016
16-OCFS-ADM-01 - New York State Education Department Historical Data for Children in Foster Care
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSS) and voluntary authorized agencies of an update to CONNECTIONS that provides historical education records and data from the New York State Education Department (SED), which can be used for the purpose of addressing educational stability of children in foster care.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSS) and voluntary authorized agencies of an update to CONNECTIONS that provides historical education records and data from the New York State Education Department (SED), which can be used for the purpose of addressing educational stability of children in foster care.
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2016
16-OCFS-ADM-17 - Maximum State Aid Rates for Foster Care Programs and Residential Programs for Committee on Special Education Placements-Effective July 1, 2016, through March 31, 2017
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to issue Maximum State Aid Rates (MSARs) for Foster Care Programs and In-State Committee on Special Education (CSE) Maintenance Rates for State Education Department (SED) Approved Residential Schools, effective July 1, 2016, through March 31, 2017.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to issue Maximum State Aid Rates (MSARs) for Foster Care Programs and In-State Committee on Special Education (CSE) Maintenance Rates for State Education Department (SED) Approved Residential Schools, effective July 1, 2016, through March 31, 2017.
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Amministrazione
Politiche esterne
2016
16-OCFS-ADM-02 - Regulations Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment in Child Welfare and Youth Programs
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of provisions in 9 NYCRR §§ 180.5(a)(6), 182-1.5(g)(1) and 182-2.5(g)(1), and in 18 NYCRR §§ 421.3(d), 423.4(m)(7), 441.19(d) and 441.24, several of which became effective on November 6, 2013.1 These regulations prohibit discrimination and harassment by LDSS and VA staff, volunteers, and certified or approved foster parents against applicants for adoption services, families receiving preventive services, prospective foster parents, foster parents and foster children, youth in runaway and homeless youth (RHY) programs, and youth in detention on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, or disability, in order to promote and maintain a safe environment for children, youth, and families that the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) serves.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) of provisions in 9 NYCRR §§ 180.5(a)(6), 182-1.5(g)(1) and 182-2.5(g)(1), and in 18 NYCRR §§ 421.3(d), 423.4(m)(7), 441.19(d) and 441.24, several of which became effective on November 6, 2013.1 These regulations prohibit discrimination and harassment by LDSS and VA staff, volunteers, and certified or approved foster parents against applicants for adoption services, families receiving preventive services, prospective foster parents, foster parents and foster children, youth in runaway and homeless youth (RHY) programs, and youth in detention on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, or disability, in order to promote and maintain a safe environment for children, youth, and families that the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) serves.
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Pianificazione strategica e sviluppo delle politiche
Politiche esterne
2016
16-OCFS-ADM-18 - Placement, Visitation, and Contact for Siblings in Foster Care
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary agencies (VAs) of the provisions of Chapter 242 of the Laws of 2016 (the Chapter). The Chapter amends various provisions of the Family Court Act (FCA) and the Social Services Law (SSL) that pertain to contact and visitation between siblings (including half-siblings) when one or more of the siblings have been removed from their home.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to advise local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary agencies (VAs) of the provisions of Chapter 242 of the Laws of 2016 (the Chapter). The Chapter amends various provisions of the Family Court Act (FCA) and the Social Services Law (SSL) that pertain to contact and visitation between siblings (including half-siblings) when one or more of the siblings have been removed from their home.
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Pianificazione strategica e sviluppo delle politiche
Politiche esterne
2016
16-OCFS-ADM-03 - Change in the Methodology for Determing DVSARS for Domestic Violence Residential Programs
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is inform local social services districts (local districts) and the New York Domestic Violence Providers that the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) will no longer assess a surplus penalty in the calculation of domestic violence state aid rates (DVSARs) for domestic violence residential programs.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is inform local social services districts (local districts) and the New York Domestic Violence Providers that the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) will no longer assess a surplus penalty in the calculation of domestic violence state aid rates (DVSARs) for domestic violence residential programs.
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Politiche esterne
2016
16-OCFS-ADM-19 - Committee on Special Education Maintenance Rates for July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017, for Out-of-State Residential Schools Approved by the New York State Education Department
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to issue the Committee on Special Education (CSE) maintenance rates for out-of-state residential schools approved by the State Education Department (SED). These CSE maintenance rates are effective for the period July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2017.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to issue the Committee on Special Education (CSE) maintenance rates for out-of-state residential schools approved by the State Education Department (SED). These CSE maintenance rates are effective for the period July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2017.
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Amministrazione
Politiche esterne
2016
16-OCFS-ADM-04 - New York City Domestic Violence State Aid Rates for July 1 2015 through June 30 2016
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to issue the 2015-16 domestic violence state aid rates (DVSARs) for licensed domestic violence (DV) residential programs in New York City. These DVSARs are for the period July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016. A separate directive is issued for licensed DV residential programs in the rest-of-state counties outside New York City.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to issue the 2015-16 domestic violence state aid rates (DVSARs) for licensed domestic violence (DV) residential programs in New York City. These DVSARs are for the period July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016. A separate directive is issued for licensed DV residential programs in the rest-of-state counties outside New York City.
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Amministrazione
Politiche esterne
2016
16-OCFS-ADM-20 - Fingerprinting and Criminal History Record Checks for Foster and Adoptive Parents
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to provide updated and comprehensive instructions and guidance to local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) regarding the completion of state and national criminal history record checks in accordance with section 378-a (2) of the Social Services Law (SSL). This ADM also includes guidance on Part M of Chapter 54 of the Laws of 2016 (Chapter 54), which prohibits release of the results of criminal history record checks conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to VAs, consistent with federal standards that prohibit such dissemination directly to non-government entities. Please refer to the required action section and the attachment titled “What is New?” for specific information on the Chapter 54 provisions.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to provide updated and comprehensive instructions and guidance to local departments of social services (LDSSs) and voluntary authorized agencies (VAs) regarding the completion of state and national criminal history record checks in accordance with section 378-a (2) of the Social Services Law (SSL). This ADM also includes guidance on Part M of Chapter 54 of the Laws of 2016 (Chapter 54), which prohibits release of the results of criminal history record checks conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to VAs, consistent with federal standards that prohibit such dissemination directly to non-government entities. Please refer to the required action section and the attachment titled “What is New?” for specific information on the Chapter 54 provisions.
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Pianificazione strategica e sviluppo delle politiche
Politiche esterne
2016
16-OCFS-ADM-05 - Rest of State Domestic Violence State Aid Rates for January 1 2016 through December 31 2016
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to issue the 2016 domestic violence state aid rates (DVSARs) for licensed domestic violence (DV) residential programs outside of the five boroughs of New York City (Rest of State). These DVSARs are for the period January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2016. A separate directive is issued annually for licensed DV residential programs located within the five boroughs of New York City.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to issue the 2016 domestic violence state aid rates (DVSARs) for licensed domestic violence (DV) residential programs outside of the five boroughs of New York City (Rest of State). These DVSARs are for the period January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2016. A separate directive is issued annually for licensed DV residential programs located within the five boroughs of New York City.
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Amministrazione
Politiche esterne
2016
16-OCFS-ADM-21 - Rest-of-State Domestic Violence State Aid Rates for January 1, 2017, through December 31, 2017
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to issue the 2017 domestic violence state aid rates (DVSARs) for licensed domestic violence (DV) residential programs outside of the five boroughs of New York City (Rest of State). These DVSARs are for the period January 1, 2017, to December 31, 2017. A separate directive is issued annually for licensed DV residential programs located within the five boroughs of New York City.
The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to issue the 2017 domestic violence state aid rates (DVSARs) for licensed domestic violence (DV) residential programs outside of the five boroughs of New York City (Rest of State). These DVSARs are for the period January 1, 2017, to December 31, 2017. A separate directive is issued annually for licensed DV residential programs located within the five boroughs of New York City.
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Amministrazione
Politiche esterne
2016