New York State Office of Children and Family Services

11/04/2025

It's Election Day, New Yorkers! Make sure your voice is heard! Remember:
💜You have the right to vote privately and independently.
💜You have the right to an accessible polling place and accessible machines.
💜You have the right to vote if you are in line when polls close.

More info: https://elections.ny.gov/know-your-rights

11/03/2025

November is National Adoption Awareness Month 💜 At , we work to support over 2,000 children and youth who are waiting for their forever family. Ready to open your heart and home? Visit https://ocfs.ny.gov/programs/adoption/ or call 1-800-345-5437 to learn how to become an adoptive parent.

10/31/2025

The health, safety, and well-being of children and families are of the utmost priority for . We thank Governor Kathy Hochul for allocating $65M in emergency food assistance in response to the anticipated loss of SNAP benefits.

Resources are available:
📞Call the OCFS HEARS Line (1-888-554-3277)
💻Visit https://www.governor.ny.gov/programs/impact-federal-cuts-new-yorkers-take-action-share-your-story to locate services.

10/31/2025

Yesterday, joined the New York State Education Department's ACCES-VR, the NYC Office of Talent and Workforce Development, the New York City Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities, and the NYC Department of Small Business Services for the NYC National Disability Employment Awareness Month celebration. The event highlighted the City's efforts to connect more jobseekers with disabilities to opportunities, as well as best practices for inclusive hiring.

10/30/2025

may be coming to a close, but resources for you or a loved one are ALWAYS there. Whether you need safety planning or just someone to talk to, the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence's Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline is readily available:
📞Call 800-942-6906
📱Text 844-997-2121
💻Chat at

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10/29/2025

1 in 13 kids in the U.S. live with food allergies, and for many, even a trace of an allergen can trigger serious or life-threatening reactions. Celebrate and the spooky season safely with this allergy-friendly guide🎃 Food Allergy Research & Education

10/29/2025

Thanks for the shoutout, Town of Schroeppel! is proud to administer funding to youth programs, specifically after-school activities and youth sports. These investments foster positive social, emotional, and physical health.

Read more:

SCHROEPPEL — The town of Schroeppel and the Community Service Department thanked the Oswego City-County Youth Bureau and the New York State Office of Children and Family Services for supporting

10/28/2025

"I am humbled to accept this award on behalf of Governor Kathy Hochul, my principal and real-life superhero. She is bold, informed, compassionate, methodical, and has demonstrated to the world, especially in today’s turbulent times, that women no longer need to shrink or comport to fit just anyone’s comfort." ~ Commissioner Harris-Madden

We thank the YWCA of the City of New York for honoring the Governor during the 2025 Salute Gala. The Commissioner noted her appreciation for the YWCA’s work and took a moment to highlight the Governor’s historic investments in child care ($7B+), after-school programs, mentoring, free school breakfasts and lunches, reproductive rights, protection for victims of Domestic Violence, and funding for r**e crisis centers and child advocacy centers.

10/28/2025

was proud to join state agencies as a sponsor for the 4th annual DREAM Symposium. The event expands on the agency's commitment to fostering equitable workforce practices and opportunities for people of varying abilities.

Check it out: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-launches-fourth-annual-new-york-state-disability-rights-and-employment

10/28/2025

: October marks the 80th Anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! proudly recognizes the contributions of people with disabilities in the workplace, including those with mental health conditions and other invisible disabilities.

10/24/2025

“Holding SNAP benefits hostage will harm an already fragile economy, especially for many of our small businesses and rural producers who will experience reduced revenue.” ~Governor Kathy Hochul

Read her full letter to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture:

Governor Hochul penned a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins calling on the USDA to take immediate action to ensure SNAP recipients receive their November benefits.

10/24/2025

was a success! Commissioner Harris-Madden joined the United Way of Westchester and Putnam and New York State Network for Youth Success to witness after-school STEM education at the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns. The program, led by Regeneron and Volunteer New York, introduces hands-on experiences that encourage students to build positive connections to STEM.