Accessibility questions: eeo.adacoordinator@acs.nyc.gov, by Monday, September 9, 2024 3:00 PM
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NEW YORK CITY CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES PLAN
FOR 2024 – 2029
In accordance with New York State law, a public hearing will be held to solicit comment on the topics covered in the five-year New York City Child and Family Services Plan (the NYC 5-year Plan) for the period November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2029, which will be submitted to the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) by November 4, 2024. The Plan addresses programs and services relating to children, youth and families, including but not limited to protective services for adults and children, child welfare services, childcare services, runaway and homeless youth programs and youth development.
The public hearing will be held on September 16, 2024, at the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), 150 William Street, 13th floor, from 3 P.M. through 4:30 P.M. Visitors must bring a photo I.D. and sign in at the front desk for admittance to the building.
OBTAININg an outline of topics covered by the PLAN: The outline of the topics covered by the NYC 5-year Plan is available on the OCFS website at 24-OCFS-LCM-15.pdf (ny.gov).
TESTIMONY: Testimony from all speakers is limited to three minutes. Speakers are required to submit a written copy of their statements.
Written Comments on the topics covered by the five-year Plan will be accepted until 5:00 P.M. on September 16, 2024. Comments should be submitted to draft.policy.comments@acs.nyc.gov, with the subject line “Child and Family Services Plan comments.”
ACCOMMODATIONS REQUESTS: Please note that Individuals requesting Sign Language Interpreters and/or ADA Accessibility Accommodations should contact the ACS EEO Office at 212-676-7011 or email eeo.adacoordinator@acs.nyc.gov no later than FIVE (5) BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING.