OCFS Alerts

Dear Provider - Letters

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is excited to share information on changes.

See Provider Letter links below to read.

Sept 2025 - Emergency Preparedness - Provider Ltr - ENGLISH

Sept 2025 - Emergency Preparedness - Provider Ltr - SPANISH

Sept 2025 - Safe Sleep - Provider Ltr - ENGLISH

Sept 2025 - Safe Sleep - Provider Ltr - SPANISH

May 2025 - Subsidy Wait List - LETTER

May 2025 - Subsidy Wait List - QUESTIONS

January 2025 - Direct Deposit - Provider Ltr - ENGLISH

January 2025 - Direct Deposit - Provider Ltr - SPANISH

CONSUMER Warning!!!

Lithium Ion Batteries Safety Guide - ENGLISH

Lithium Ion Batteries Safety Guide - SPANISH

Lithium Additional Info - ENGLISH

Lithium Additional Info - SPANISH

FRAUD ALERT!!!

OCFS continues to receive reports of programs being contacted by individuals that are falsely representing themselves as employees of the Office of Children and Family Services and/or the Department of Health. The individual may ask for sensitive information- including Social Security Number.  

We want to remind you to Please NOT share your personal information with anyone other than your licensor or registrar.

For additional questions please contact the Syracuse Regional Office at (315) 432-1202 or Child Care Solutions at (315) 446-1220.