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The purpose of this Informational Letter is to transmit to social services districts and voluntary agencies the Residential Care in New York State: 2006 and Beyond discussion paper. This discussion paper, which has been developed by the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) in collaboration with voluntary agencies and local districts, serves to initiate and organize discussions in regard to improving safety, permanency and well-being for children, youth and families served by residential care. This paper also provides a foundation for discussion of the prioritization of necessary actions and next steps for implementation.
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