Access to State Government Agencies
- This section of the New York State Web site contains links
to all state government agencies. URL:http://www.nysegov.com/citGuide.cfm?superCat=102&cat=449&content=main
NYS Council on Children & Families –
CCF is charged with acting as a neutral body to coordinate
the State Health, Education and Human Services Systems to
ensure that all children and families have the opportunity
to reach their potential. URL:http://www.ccf.state.ny.us/
The Council’s 12 member agencies include:
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/
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 & 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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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
– CQCAPD’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.cqc.state.ny.us/
Office Temporary & 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/
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