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Welcome to OCFS Bureau of Financial Operations-Title IV-E home page.
This page has the most current information related to Title IV-E and The federal Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Administration of Children and Families (ACF).
Please Note: The correct email address for the dedicated Title IV-E mailbox is: Title.IVE@ocfs.ny.gov
Contents
What is Title IV-E?
Title IV-E of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 671-679b) is an important funding stream for foster care costs. It provides for federal reimbursement for a portion of the maintenance and administrative costs of foster care for children who meet specified federal eligibility requirements. In New York, the federal share is 50%. The federal funds help offset the State and local costs of providing foster care to children. However, not all children in foster care in New York are eligible for federal Title IV-E reimbursement.
These pages are a resource to assist OCFS, local districts and the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, along with the other interested parties, to achieve the goals and action steps for continued compliance with federal standards and a successful federal review.
Announcements
Due to the COVID 19 pandemic the 2021 federal Foster Care Eligibility Review is temporarily delayed. An update will be provided when we receive notification from the federal Administration for Children’s Services.
Communications
Administrative Directives
- 21-OCFS-ADM-07 - Supporting Foster Youth and Families through the Pandemic Act
Word document for 21-OCFS-ADM-07 | PDF document for 21-OCFS-ADM-07- Attachment A – TITLE IV-E Age 21 and Older Payment Detail Workbook
Excel document for ADM-07 Attachment A - Attachment B – OCFS-5350 Written Notice for Youth Aging out of Foster Care at 21 (Model)
Word document for ADM-07 Attachment B - Attachment C – Foster Care Re-entry Brochure
PDF document for ADM-07 Attachment C
- Attachment A – TITLE IV-E Age 21 and Older Payment Detail Workbook
- 21-OCFS-ADM-04 - Qualified Residential Treatment Programs (QRTPs) and QRTP Exceptions in New York State
Word document for 21-OCFS-ADM-04 | PDF document for 21-OCFS-ADM-04 - 20-OCFS-ADM-23 - Stafford Act Flexibility
Word document for 20-OCFS-ADM-23 | PDF document for 20-OCFS-ADM-23 - 11-OCFS-ADM-02 Re-entry into Foster Care by Former Foster Care Youth between the Ages of 18 and 21
PDF document for 11-OCFS-ADM-02 - 10-OCFS-ADM-10 - Title IV-E Foster Care and Adoption to Age 21
PDF document for 10-OCFS-ADM-10- Attachment B - Model Letter, for Parental Certification of Adopted Child’s Status
Word document for 10-OCFS-ADM-10 Model Letter - Attachment C - OCFS-7073 - Model Form, for Parental Certification of Adopted Child’s Status
Word document for 10-OCFS-ADM-10 Model Form - OCFS-7073
- Attachment B - Model Letter, for Parental Certification of Adopted Child’s Status
Informational Letters
- 21-OCFS-INF-03 - 2021 Income Standards for the Child and Family Services Plan
Word document for 21-OCFS-INF-03 | PDF document for 21-OCFS-INF-03 - 08-OCFS-INF-04 - Out of State Foster Homes Documentation of Licensure for Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility
PDF document for 08-OCFS-INF-04
Local Commissioner Memorandums
- 21-OCFS-LCM-15 - Raise the Age Public Safety Claiming
Word document for 21-OCFS-LCM-15 | PDF document for 21-OCFS-LCM-15 - 21-OCFS-LCM-05 - Use of Foster Care Block Grant for Funding the Fostering Futures New York Program
Word document for 21-OCFS-LCM-05 | PDF document for 21-OCFS-LCM-05 - 09-OCFS-LCM-12 - Highlights of Changes in Adoption Assistance Eligibility
PDF document for 09-OCFS-LCM-12 - 08-OCFS-LCM-01 - Ineligibility for Title IV-E Foster Care for Placement in Certain Non OCFS License Programs
PDF document for 08-OCFS-LCM-01
You can access these and other OCFS policies with this link: ocfs.ny.gov/main/policies/external/
General Information System Messages
- GIS 16-004 - Respite Care and Services
- GIS 17-006 - New Activities Absence Modifier for Respite Care
These policies provide guidance to local departments of social services regarding the payment and reimbursement of respite care and services provided for foster care children. You can access these and other GIS policies with this link (requires NYENET access): GIS System Change Notices