Prevent Child Abuse New York (PCA-NY) a state chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America, is on the forefront of a growing movement to stop child abuse and neglect before it has a chance to start. We serve as a resource for parents and families, connecting them with help, support and resources. We advocate for programs and policies that support families and prevent abuse. We foster a statewide network of individuals and organizations committed to prevention. PCA-NY is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
(PCA-NY) staff will focus on building capacity and offering professional development for the New York State Family Resource Center Network (NYSFRCN) staff. These efforts will strengthen families by equipping workers with skills through targeted professional development and extended learning opportunities. Training will emphasize strengthening protective factors for children and families, recognizing and celebrating positive childhood experiences (PCEs), and fostering an organizational culture that supports the well-being of both families and staff. Alongside these training opportunities, PAC-NY will organize collaborative activities that bring sites together for shared learning, individualized and targeted technical assistance, resource sharing, and cross-regional collaboration.
Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is dedicated to improving the integration of services for New York’s children, youth, families and vulnerable populations; to promoting their development; and to protecting them from violence, neglect, abuse and abandonment. The agency provides a system of family support, juvenile justice, youth development, child care and child welfare services that promote the safety and well-being of children and adults. Among the operating principles across all program areas are that services should be developmentally appropriate, family-centered and family-driven, community-based, locally responsive, and evidence and outcome based.
OCFS is responsible for programs and services involving foster care, adoption and adoption assistance, child protective services including operating the Statewide Central Register for Child Abuse and Maltreatment, preventive services for children and families, services for pregnant adolescents, and protective programs for vulnerable adults. OCFS is also responsible for the functions performed by the State Commission for the Blind and coordinates state government response to the needs of Native Americans on reservations and in communities.
The agency provides oversight and monitoring of regulated child care (family day care, group family day care, school-age child care and day care centers outside of NYC), legally exempt child care, child care subsidies, child care resource and referrals, and the Advantage After School Program, and also provides services and programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler’s, and school-age children and their families.
The agency is responsible for all elements of the state’s juvenile justice programs, transformation of the juvenile justice system, administering and managing residential facilities, and for juvenile delinquents and juvenile offenders placed in the custody of the OCFS Commissioner.
The agency operates a residential care system consisting of a total of 9 facilities comprised of three secure facilities, five limited-secure facilities and one non-secure facility, for youth placed in the custody of OCFS by family and criminal courts. In addition, OCFS operates Community Multi-Services Offices (CMSOs) that are responsible for provision of services to the youth and family from day one of OCFS placement. OCFS works closely with municipalities such as local departments of social services and county youth bureaus so that adequate youth development services and programs are available at the local level.
Coordinating the NYS FRC Network
The New York State Family Resource Center Network is funded by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services and convened by Prevent Child Abuse New York, Inc.
Membership in the Network is free and open to any Family Resource Center or family resource center-like entity interested in strengthening families, building community connections, and advancing primary prevention efforts across New York State.
Organizations interested in learning more or joining the Network are encouraged to complete and submit the interest form using this link.