OCFS Focus Groups
OCFS Focus Groups

The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is looking for youth in foster care to give feedback about the foster care system.

You May Be Eligible for a Cash Award!
You May Be Eligible for a Cash Award!

The Chafee Funds Program—Beyond (CFP-B) is providing a cash award to eligible foster care youth!

The Professional Development Program is Hiring
The Professional Development Program is Hiring

The Professional Development Program (PDP) is seeking individuals who have experiences with foster care, homelessness, or have been juvenile justice involved to share their experiences. 

Did You Age Out of Foster Care During the Pandemic?
Did You Age Out of Foster Care During the Pandemic?

Re-entry into Foster Care is an Option Available to You!

Tags: alumni, former foster care, COVID-19, re-entry, pandemic, age out
Course Catalog News
Course Catalog News

The Statewide Youth Services Training program offers training for populations working with youth. Currently all of our training is being offered via Webex.

Monthly YIP Newsletter
Monthly YIP Newsletter

The November newsletter contains the schedule of Webex classes and resources/links on topics relating to scheduling, mobility mapping, permanency pacts, and healthy relationships.

Federal Funding for Homelessness
Federal Funding for Homelessness

Lawmakers announce nearly $5 million in federal funding to provide direct financial assistance for at-risk tenants to prevent homelessness in New York's communities. 

Tags: federal funding, federal, homelessness