Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE SAFETY, PERMANENCY, AND WELL-BEING OF NEW YORK STATE'S CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES. OUR ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO CONDUCT RESEARCH AND DEVELOP PROGRAM AND POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS THAT SUPPORT THE WORK OF NEW YORK'S OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS) AND LOCAL AGENCIES THAT SERVE YOUTH AND FAMILIES.