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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NYS OCFS@NYSOCFS · Jul 26

Today we celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)—a law that ensures people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. #NYSOCFS @NYSOPWDD Learn more about the ADA in #NewYork: opwdd.ny.gov/ada-35-celebra…

NYSOCFS's tweet image. Today we celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)—a law that ensures people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. #NYSOCFS @NYSOPWDD

Learn more about the ADA in #NewYork: opwdd.ny.gov/ada-35-celebra…

NYS OCFS@NYSOCFS · Jul 22

Keep the fun afloat! Always keep an eye on your children in the water for a safe and splashing good time. 🌊 #KeepWatchKeepSafe #NYSWIMS #NYSOCFS Summer safety tips: ocfs.ny.gov/programs/child…

NYSOCFS's tweet image. Keep the fun afloat! Always keep an eye on your children in the water for a safe and splashing good time. 🌊 #KeepWatchKeepSafe #NYSWIMS #NYSOCFS

Summer safety tips: ocfs.ny.gov/programs/child…

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NYS OCFS@NYSOCFS · Jul 18

Connect with your community by building a strong infrastructure for kids and seniors! Through @GovKathyHochul #UnplugandPlay initiative, $100M is available under the NY Bricks program. Submit your application today! dasny.org/BRICKS

DDormitory Authority of the State of New York@NYS_DASNY · Jun 5

#DASNY is teaming up with @NYstateparks to administer $100M NY BRICKS program! Creating community centers where New Yorkers can disconnect from daily stresses and get active. Part of @GovKathyHochul Unplug and Play initiative. Learn more: ow.ly/6Cyc50W57NH #UnplugAndPlay

NYS OCFS@NYSOCFS · Jul 18

Help ensure people with disabilities can live in their communities with support. Join and share your story during these topic-based sessions to help New York reinvent the Olmstead Plan. #NYSOCFS #ADA35 Register to speak: forms.office.com/g/HE5eAUQ2b7

NYSOCFS's tweet image. Help ensure people with disabilities can live in their communities with support. Join and share your story during these topic-based sessions to help New York reinvent the Olmstead Plan. #NYSOCFS #ADA35

Register to speak: forms.office.com/g/HE5eAUQ2b7

NYS OCFS@NYSOCFS · Jul 17

Happy 35th Anniversary to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! #NYSOCFS was proud to co-sponsor the state’s celebration of the milestone at an event hosted by #NYS Office of the Chief Disability Officer, @NYSOPWDD and @NYS_OGS. Learn about #NYSCB: ocfs.ny.gov/programs/nyscb/

NYSOCFS's tweet image. Happy 35th Anniversary to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! #NYSOCFS was proud to co-sponsor the state’s celebration of the milestone at an event hosted by #NYS Office of the Chief Disability Officer, @NYSOPWDD and @NYS_OGS. Learn about #NYSCB: ocfs.ny.gov/programs/nyscb/

NYS OCFS@NYSOCFS · Jul 16

Thank you to partners The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester and @childrensagenda for hosting an important discussion about how #NewYork FY 26 Enacted Budget will support Monroe County families.

NYSOCFS's tweet image. Thank you to partners The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester and @childrensagenda
for hosting an important discussion about how #NewYork FY 26 Enacted Budget will support Monroe County families.

NYS OCFS@NYSOCFS · Jul 16

Next week: Join us for the Region 6 2025 Annual Youth Event! NYC youth are invited to advocate for a better future and explore their paths to adulthood with help from former foster youth and supportive adults. 📅Monday, July 21 📍@nyuniversity 🔗youthinprogress.org/news/2025-yout…

NYSOCFS's tweet image. Next week: Join us for the Region 6 2025 Annual Youth Event! NYC youth are invited to advocate for a better future and explore their paths to adulthood with help from former foster youth and supportive adults.

📅Monday, July 21
📍@nyuniversity
🔗youthinprogress.org/news/2025-yout…

NYS OCFS@NYSOCFS · Jul 14

What is our 'why'? #NYSOCFS Commissioner Harris-Madden said it best: ✅Create resilient New York families ✅Build bridges to lifechanging services ✅Create stronger and more supported communities Learn more about our why: ocfs.ny.gov/main/

NYS OCFS@NYSOCFS · Jul 11

The annual #NYSOCFS picnic was a great time to connect with staff and give back! Employees partnered with Operation Adopt a Soldier and @outofthepits by donating care items and pet supplies 💜🐶 Thank you to the @ValleyCats for hosting us ⚾

NYSOCFS's tweet image. The annual #NYSOCFS picnic was a great time to connect with staff and give back! Employees partnered with Operation Adopt a Soldier and @outofthepits by donating care items and pet supplies 💜🐶 Thank you to the @ValleyCats for hosting us ⚾

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Governor Kathy Hochul@GovKathyHochul · Jul 10

From diapers to school supplies to new clothes, when you’re raising a family, every little thing adds up. That’s why we expanded the child tax credit. It'll put up to $1,000 per child back in the pockets of millions of New York families and make life a little easier.

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NYS OCFS@NYSOCFS · Jul 10

The Region 3 Annual Youth Event is almost here! Central NY youth are invited to advocate for a better future and explore their paths to adulthood with help from former foster youth and supportive adults. 📅Monday, July 14 📍@MVCC_UticaRome 🔗youthinprogress.org/news/2025-yout…

NYSOCFS's tweet image. The Region 3 Annual Youth Event is almost here! Central NY youth are invited to advocate for a better future and explore their paths to adulthood with help from former foster youth and supportive adults.

📅Monday, July 14
📍@MVCC_UticaRome
🔗youthinprogress.org/news/2025-yout…

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Northern Rivers@_northernrivers · Jul 9

Today we celebrated the opening of our new, Albany County-funded Family Resource Center with a ribbon cutting and special demonstrations from our partners. This new program will work with community organizations to provide fundamental support to children and families in our…

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NYS OCFS@NYSOCFS · Jul 9

New York is working on a new Olmstead Plan and wants to hear from YOU! Find your region and join a virtual listening session to ensure people with disabilities can live in the community they choose, with the support they need. #NYSOCFS #ADA35 Register: forms.office.com/g/HE5eAUQ2b7

NYSOCFS's tweet image. New York is working on a new Olmstead Plan and wants to hear from YOU! Find your region and join a virtual listening session to ensure people with disabilities can live in the community they choose, with the support they need. #NYSOCFS #ADA35

Register: forms.office.com/g/HE5eAUQ2b7

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NYS OTDA@nysotda · Jul 8

Summer EBT is a $120 grocery benefit for eligible school-age children in NYS. While most eligible children will receive Summer EBT automatically, some families need to apply. #summerebt Learn more: otda.ny.gov/summerebt

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NYS OCFS@NYSOCFS · Jul 8

The Region 4 Annual Youth Event is this week! Capital Region youth are invited to advocate for a better future and explore their paths to adulthood with help from former foster youth and supportive adults. 📅Thursday, July 10 📍@HudsonValleyCC 🔗youthinprogress.org/news/2025-yout…

NYSOCFS's tweet image. The Region 4 Annual Youth Event is this week! Capital Region youth are invited to advocate for a better future and explore their paths to adulthood with help from former foster youth and supportive adults.

📅Thursday, July 10
📍@HudsonValleyCC
🔗youthinprogress.org/news/2025-yout…

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NYS OCFS en Español@NYSOCFS_espanol · Jul 7

El ahogamiento es la causa principal de muerte en niños de 1 a 4 años y la segunda en niños de 5 a 14 años. Prevenga #accidentes con la #supervisión. Vea: es.ocfs.ny.gov/programs/child…

NYS OCFS@NYSOCFS · Jul 7

Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4 and the second leading cause for children ages 5-14. As we enjoy the beauty and fun of water activities, let's prioritize child supervision to prevent unintentional drowning. #NYSWIMS #NYSOCFS 🔗ocfs.ny.gov/programs/child…

NYSOCFS's tweet image. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4 and the second leading cause for children ages 5-14. As we enjoy the beauty and fun of water activities, let's prioritize child supervision to prevent unintentional drowning. #NYSWIMS #NYSOCFS

🔗ocfs.ny.gov/programs/child…

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NYS OCFS@NYSOCFS · Jul 4

Wishing all New Yorkers a safe and enjoyable #IndependenceDay! #NYSOCFS