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Children and Family Services, Office of
Foster care residential programs must have a Foster Care Operating Certificate. This certificate is issued by the New York State Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS).
These programs include boarding homes, group homes, and shelters. Any institution that provides residential care and services to destitute, neglected, or abandoned children also needs this certificate.
Programs must follow new national and state guidelines on food they provide to their clients. Consult the free training materials in "Additional Resources" to learn more.
Additional resources
NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)
Address
Capital View Office Park
52 Washington Street
Rensselaer NY 12144-2834
Capital View Office Park
52 Washington Street
Rensselaer NY 12144-2834
Website
http://ocfs.ny.gov/
Email
info@ocfs.state.ny.gov
Phone
(518) 473-7793
Fax
(518) 486-7550
Toll Free Number: (800) 345-5437