| The NYS Council on Children and Families
has 12 member agencies. Click on an agency to learn more.
Office of Alcoholism and Substance
Abuse Services – OASAS’ mission is to
effect improvement in the lives of New Yorkers through access
to quality prevention and treatment which contribute to the
reduction and/or elimination of alcohol and substance abuse.
URL:http://www.oasas.state.ny.us/ (link opens in a new window)
Office for the Aging –
SOFA’s mission is to help older New Yorkers to be as
independent as possible for as long as possible through advocacy,
development and delivery of cost-effective policies, programs
and services which support and empower the elderly and their
families, in partnership with the network of public and private
organizations which serve them. URL:http://www.aging.state.ny.us/
Office of Children and Family
Services - OCFS’ mission is to serve New York's
public by promoting the well-being and safety of our children,
families and communities. URL:http://www.dfa.state.ny.us/ (link opens in a new window)
Division of Criminal Justice Services
– DCJS’s mission is to advise and assist the Governor
and the State Director of Criminal Justice in developing policies,
plans and programs for improving the coordination, administration
and effectiveness of the criminal justice system. URL:http://criminaljustice.state.ny.us/ (link opens in a new window)
State Education Department
- SED’s mission is to raise the knowledge, skill, and
opportunity of all the people in New York. URL:http://www.nysed.gov/ (link opens in a new window)
Department of Health –
DOH’s mission works to protect and promote the health
of New Yorkers through prevention, science and the assurance
of quality health care delivery. URL:http://www.health.state.ny.us/ (link opens in a new window)
Department of Labor –
DOL’s mission is to advocate for job creation and economic
growth through workforce development. URL:http://www.labor.state.ny.us/ (link opens in a new window)
Office of Mental Health
– OMH’s mission is to promote hope and recovery
for people with psychiatric disabilities. URL:http://www.omh.state.ny.us/ (link opens in a new window)
Office of Mental Retardation and
Developmental Disabilities - OMRDD’s mission
is to develop a comprehensive, integrated system of services
which has as its primary purposes the promotion and attainment
of independence, inclusion, individuality and productivity
for persons with mental retardation and developmental disabilities.
URL:http://www.omr.state.ny.us/ (link opens in a new window)
Division of Probation and Correctional
Alternatives - DPCA’s mission is to promote
and facilitate probation services and other community corrections
programs through funding and oversight. URL:http://www.dpca.state.ny.us/ (link opens in a new window)
Commission on Quality of Care
and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities – CQCMD’s
mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals
with disabilities in New York State, and beyond, and to
protect their rights. URL:http://www.cqcapd.state.ny.us/ (link
opens in a new window)
Office Temporary and Disability
Assistance – OTDA’s mission is to promote
greater self-sufficiency of the State's residents through
the efficient delivery of temporary and transitional assistance,
disability assistance, and the collection of child support.
URL:http://www.dfa.state.ny.us/ (link opens in a new window)
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