Foster Care Operating Certificate

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Foster care residential programs need a Foster Care Operating Certificate from the New York State Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS).

These programs include:

Any place that cares for poor, neglected or abandoned children needs this certificate.

Programs must follow U.S. and New York State rules about the food they provide. You can learn more by checking the free training materials in "Additional resources."

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Foster Care Information Page

Local Departments of Social Services Listing

NYS Office of Children and Family Services - Regional Offices

Free Online Training for Nutrition Standards (PDF)

NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)
Capital View Office Park
52 Washington Street
Rensselaer
NY
12144-2834
info@ocfs.state.ny.gov
http://ocfs.ny.gov/
(518) 473-7793
(518) 486-7550
Toll Free Number: (800) 345-5437
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