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Children and Families, New York State Council on
Functions
The State Council on Children and Families evaluates, coordinates, and monitors services to children and their families by identifying problems and deficiencies in residential care and community-based service programs and recommending changes. The council seeks to improve coordination of program and fiscal resources among State and local government and voluntary organizations providing care and services to children and their families. Since it does not have direct responsibility for the operation of programs or the provision of services, the council serves as a neutral forum for reviewing and resolving administrative and regulatory differences among member agencies.
History
The council was created in 1977 (Chapter 757). In 2003 (Chapter 62), the council was placed administratively within the Office of Children and Family Services but its structure and purpose remained essentially the same. The council consists of the commissioners or directors of the State's twelve health, education, and human services agencies. The governor designates the chairman and chief executive officer of the council. Staff of the Office of Children and Family Services assists the council in carrying out its functions.
Legal Citations
L. 1977, Ch. 757; L. 2003, Ch. 62.
