NY OCFS Latest News http://ocfs.ny.gov The latest news from the Office of Children and Family Services http://ocfs.ny.gov/main/images/ocfslogothumb.jpg NY OCFS Latest News http://ocfs.ny.gov 2010 Look Before You Lock http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/defaultdatabasedetails.asp?ID=224 http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/defaultdatabasedetails.asp?ID=224 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EST A recent study conducted by the American Academy of Pediatrics showed that in just one hour, vehicle temperatures can reach up to 117 degrees Fahrenheit even though it’s only 72 degrees outside. That same study reported that cars with cracked windows can still result in temperatures rising 19 degrees in just 10 minutes. These deaths are preventable.

Read more at   http://transition.acf.hhs.gov/blog/2012/07/look-before-you-lock

]]> Dads: Take Your Child To School Day Thurs. Sept. 20 http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/defaultdatabasedetails.asp?ID=225 http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/defaultdatabasedetails.asp?ID=225 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EST Pre-registration and planning materials are available at  https://sites.google.com/site/dtyctsny/home
Contact:
Gregory Owens, Director of Special Projects
NYS Office of Children and Family Services
 
]]> Elder Abuse Publications Available in Multiple Languages http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/view_article.asp?ID=313 http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/view_article.asp?ID=313 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST  Financial Exploitation of Elderly and Impaired Adults gives information on recognizing and dealing with this growing problem.
 
Click to link to the available languages:  English, Haitian Creole, Korean, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, and Arabic.
 
Protecting Adults from Abuse and Neglect gives a general overview on the signs of abuse and how to find help. The Protective Services for Adults (PSA) program overseen by OCFS is available to New Yorkers age 18 or older, living in the community, who are at risk of abuse or neglect.  PSA clients include the elderly, the mentally ill, the developmentally disabled and the abused and exploited.
 
Click to link to the available languages:  English, Haitian Creole, Korean, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, and Arabic.
 
If someone suspects adult or elder abuse, they should contact their local county department of social services or call 1-800-342-3009, press option 6, for the county adult protective services telephone number.
 
 
]]> Children's sleepwear recalled on flammability fears http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/defaultdatabasedetails.asp?ID=213 http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/defaultdatabasedetails.asp?ID=213 29 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST Rigo International Inc, of Los Angeles, is recalling about 210,000 Boys and Girls Pull-On Lounge Pants and Girls Boxers, the CPSC said in a statement. PajamaGram, of Shelburne, Vermont is pulling about 12,000 pairs of children's pajamas made of polyester fleece. Isthtex Textile Products Inc, of Duluth, Georgia also is recalling about 6,000 Gabiano Collection Boys and Girls Pajamas, Sets and Gowns.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/48012206/ns/health-health_care/

]]> 2012 Citywide Infant-Toddler Conference, September 22, 2012 in NYC. http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/defaultdatabasedetails.asp?ID=223 http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/defaultdatabasedetails.asp?ID=223 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EST 2012 Citywide Infant-Toddler Conference for Family & Group Family Child Care Professionals

]]> Massive stroller recall: 223,000 Peg Perego strollers pulled because they can strangle kids http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/defaultdatabasedetails.asp?ID=218 http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/defaultdatabasedetails.asp?ID=218 25 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EST

A six-month-old boy from Tarzana, Calif. died of strangulation in a stroller in 2004, while a seven-month-old girl from New York was nearly strangled in 2006, according to Peg Perego USA Inc.

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/massive-stroller-recall-223-000-peg-perego-strollers-pulled-strangle-kids-article-1.1121431#ixzz21eYgJgjM

]]> Pinwheels for Prevention benefit Boys & Girls Club http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/defaultdatabasedetails.asp?ID=219 http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/defaultdatabasedetails.asp?ID=219 25 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EST

 

]]> Highland Hikers http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/defaultdatabasedetails.asp?ID=220 http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/defaultdatabasedetails.asp?ID=220 25 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EST

 

]]> Mirror Image at Industry http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/defaultdatabasedetails.asp?ID=221 http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/defaultdatabasedetails.asp?ID=221 25 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EST

 

]]> Funding Opportunities for qualified not-for-profit organizations http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/defaultdatabasedetails.asp?ID=201 http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/defaultdatabasedetails.asp?ID=201 24 May 2012 00:00:00 EST OCFS is pleased to announce two funding opportunities through the 2012 Child Care Resource and Referral Services and the Infant/toddler Regional Services as described in this Request for Proposal (RFP), the purpose is to award contract(s) to qualified not-for-profit organizations(s) that demonstrate the ability to provide the services as described in this RFP.

]]> Men’s Chorus Makes for a Moving Father’s Day http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/defaultdatabasedetails.asp?ID=217 http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/defaultdatabasedetails.asp?ID=217 11 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EST The Men’s Chorus  added to the worship services at Industry Residential Center on Father’s Day.   Older chorus members opened with traditional gospel songs; younger choristers concluded the service with newer numbers, accompanied by MV Music Director Thomas Green on keyboard.
At the invitation of the Rev. Karyn L. Carter, facility chaplain, some Industry residents and Men’s Chorus members honored males in their lives by mentioning the significance of a father or father-figure. They spoke of familiar heartfelt stories and painful memories of males active and missing in their lives.
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