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I. Purpose
The purpose of this INF is to share information and recommendations across the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) and with local departments of social services and voluntary authorized agencies regarding techniques and strategies for improving the safety and well being of children in congregate care. These recommendations are based on the work of the New York State Child and Family Services Review Program Improvement Plan (CFSR PIP) Strategy Workgroup regarding the Safety and Well Being of Children in Congregate Care. This workgroup was comprised of
representation from OCFS, local departments of social services and voluntary authorized agencies. Its charge was to identify ways to support staff development and training in order to improve staff/child interactions and reduce instances of crisis intervention. This document will share both recommendations and options available for consideration to enhance the safety and daily well being of those children in the care of local districts, voluntary authorized agencies and OCFS.
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