Wishing all mothers and mother-like figures a day filled with love. We appreciate and respect your dedication, advocacy and sacrifices, not just today, but everyday.

Happy #ChildCareProviderAppreciationDay ! Thank you early childhood educators and child care professionals for the remarkable work you do to support and nurture New York's children. State landmarks will be lit red, yellow and blue tonight in your honor: ow.ly/vBLv50RCbX2

¡Hoy es el Día de Agradecimiento al Proveedor de Cuidado Infantil! Únase a nosotros para mostrar agradecimiento a nuestros educadores de la primera infancia y profesionales del cuidado infantil, no sólo hoy, sino todos los días.
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La #NYSOCFS reconoce la gran labor de los profesionales de cuidado infantil, quienes educan a nuestros niños y apoyan a las familias de #NuevaYork , asegurando un futuro mejor para todos nosotros.
#NationalProviderAppreciationDay2024

Tomorrow is Provider Appreciation Day! Join us in showing appreciation to our early childhood educators and child care professionals not just tomorrow, but every day. ow.ly/Ywa750RAXbh

“When the roots are strong the tree thrives!” A poignant message from Charell Star who shares her lived experience to empower children and youth in foster care. Thank you to NY State Parks for hosting our agency's #FosterCareMonth event.
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NYS OCFS seeks not-for-profits to provide Kinship Caregiver Support Programs designed to meet the unique needs of kinship families. Additional information can be found on our website at: ow.ly/zV7z50RyLgj

Join us tonight to learn about the power of foster and kinship families and how you can foster strong roots for #NewYork children and youth.
If you can’t attend in person, you can watch the live stream on our YouTube account: ow.ly/wj4w50RyNTm

Save lives in your community by learning how to use medication designed to reverse overdoses. OCFS has resources available for child care providers and detention operating agencies to help prevent overdose deaths. For more info: ow.ly/5p0B50RyH7p

Red clothing/dresses are symbols of the numerous Indigenous, Native American & Alaska Native women who've been murdered or are missing. To learn about the movement, visit the exhibit #AtThePlaza hosted by OCFS & our partners NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services, NYS OTDA, NYSCADV, & Tribal Nations. #MMIP

Did you know Native American and Alaska Native rates of murder, rape and violent crime are all higher than the national averages? Our agency’s employees are wearing red and #NYS landmarks will be lit red tonight to raise awareness about this crisis. #MMIP

Open your heart and home to children and youth in foster care. Learn how and hear from advocate Charell Star!
#FosteringStrongRoots #FosterCareMonth

Congratulations to Deputy Commissioner Nora Yates for receiving the @NYSYouthSummit Champion Award! Your advocacy for quality child care and #afterschool access for #NewYorkState families is commendable!

Abra su corazón💟y su hogar🏡
Aprenda cómo convertirse en un padre o una madre de crianza temporal y escuche las experiencias de Charell Star sobre las maneras de establecer raíces sólidas para los niños! #fosteringstrongroots #fostercaremonth

If you receive or have applied for SNAP, Public Assistance, or SSI, the NYS Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council (CPRAC) wants to hear from you: ow.ly/EofX50RuUmR. CPRAC supports our agency's mission to promote the well-being of all children and families.

May is National Foster Care Month! Join OCFS, NY State Parks and Charell Star in celebrating kinship and foster families.

OCFS is committed to “Supporting Child and Family Well-Being” all year, not just during #CAPMonth2024 .
For prevention tools, services and resources visit: ow.ly/rKyb50RsVmf

Children learn new skills all the time and very rapidly. Learn what to expect with these great resources provided from the @CDC for parents and caregivers of all ages and experience levels: ow.ly/tHun50RkcxJ #BuildingTogether #CAPMonth2024

Learn how you can become a foster parent and hear from advocate Charell Star about ways to promote strong roots for children! #fosteringstrongroots #fostercaremonth

OCFS serves adults who are unable to protect themselves from abuse, neglect or exploitation. Financial exploitation is one of the most common forms of abuse. If you suspect adult abuse report it to APS @ 1-844-697-3505(NYC:212-630-1835) ow.ly/ycVi50Rkcsg #ProtectingNYAdults