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Last Updated: October 6, 2009

New York

State Coordinator(s)

Office of Strategic Planning & Policy Development New York State Office of Children & Family Services
Nancy White Martinez
Director
Capital View Office Park, Room 313
South 52 Washington Street
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Phone: (518) 473-1776
Fax: (518) 473-2410
Email: Nancy.Martinez@ocfs.state.ny.us

2009 Chafee Allocation

$11,585,958

2009 ETV Allocation

$2,711,038

Number of youth 16-21 (most current AFCARS data -2006)

8503

State's Chafee Mission Statement

The Office of Children and Family Services serves New York’s public by promoting the well being and safety of our children, families, and communities.  We will achieve results by setting and enforcing policies, building partnerships, and funding and providing quality services.

Who is Eligible for Chafee Services?

Information is currently unavailable.

What is the State's Definition of Room and Board?

Room and Board Services, as defined include, but are not necessarily limited to, money for rent, ongoing maintenance (e.g., utilities), furnishings and start- up costs generally associated with renting an apartment, (e.g., money for security deposits on apartments or a utility deposit).

Maximum Age that Youth may Remain in Care

21

No additional information is available. 

Under what Conditions Can a Youth Remain in Care Beyond 18?

Information is currently unavailable.

Is the Extended Medicaid Option Available for Youth Until 21?

No

No additional information is available.

Can Youth in Care Get Driver’s Licenses?

No state policy/process.  Decision is made by each of our local social services districts.

Does the State Offer Tuition Waivers for Foster Youth?

No

No additional information is available.

Does the State Have a Youth Leadership Program?

Yes

CNYCAP’s Youth Advisory Board provides regular input to the CSP Steering Committee (Advisory Council).  The CSP or APPS programs are coordinated with local TASA, CBAPP and Healthy Start initiatives to ensure that relevant, existing services are available throughout the entire area.