NYS Office of Children and Family Services

#NYSOCFS joined partners from New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, and New York State Office of Victim Services for the Gender-based Violence Policy Listening Session to engage with members of the community and address ways to better serve survivors of domestic and gender-based violence.

#NYSOCFS proudly celebrates Women’s Equality Day, a reminder of the strides we’ve made and the work still ahead for equal rights and opportunities for all women. ♀ #WomensEqualityDay #EmpowerWomen

Going to the 2024 New York State Fair? Don't forget to swing by our booth in the Science & Industry Building from August 21—September 2!🎡✨ We'll be answering questions, handing out exclusive giveaways, and more! See you in Syracuse! #NYSFair #NYSOCFS

Retain and recruit great employees by offering reliable child care! Businesses that do may be eligible for the Child Care Creation and Expansion Tax Credit. Applications open Jan. 1. 👶🏼 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gCMKTiDW

Check out this #NYSCB success story!🙌🏽 Nisha Falcigno, a participant in Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind, shared how the program and VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired training helped her navigate everyday life when she lost her vision. #NYSOCFS 🔗https://lnkd.in/dd8q3wcs

Remember, supervision saves lives. Stay watchful when your little ones swim. 🏊🏼♀️ #KeepWatchKeepSafe #NYSWIMS #NYSOCFS

August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month! With more than 80% of early learning being visual, proper vision screenings and exams are crucial for detecting and addressing potential issues early on. Your child's pediatrician can advise on whether a specialist visit is needed. #NYSOCFS If your child is blind or has low vision, the New York State Commission for the Blind (#NYSCB) is here to support their development. Explore NYSCB services by visiting visionloss.ny.gov.

"It was an awesome, pride-inducing experience both as a representative of #NYSCB and also as a person of Dominican descent." ~Luis Machuca, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Thank you Luis for joining Governor Kathy Hochul to represent #NYSOCFS in the NYC Dominican Day Parade!

#NYSOCFS' Director of the Bureau of Youth Development and Well-Being Sonia Tate was a guest reader at Queens Community House's Freedom School/Summer Camp program! 📚 The program serves children aged 5-11, promotes positive development, and offers culturally-responsive activities and services for Queens’ families.

#NYSOCFS 🤝🏼Equine therapy 🐎 Due to a partnership with Vanderheyden and the Albany Therapeutic Riding Center, youth in foster care can readily access the benefits of equine therapy, including enhanced emotional awareness, improved communication skills, reduced anxiety, and more.