THE HEARTLINE | NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS)
The Heartline is a first-of-its-kind resource for youth ages 14-21 who are currently in, or who have recently left, foster care. Callers to The Heartline will access a caring, relatable responder who is a young adult with personal lived experience in foster care or the juvenile justice system in New York State.
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Physical Address
52 Washington Street, Rensselaer, NY 12144
Hours
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Application process
Call for Information
Eligibility
Youth, Ages 14-21 who are currently in, or who have recently left, foster care
Service area
NY
Agency info
NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS)
Responsible for programs and services involving foster care, adoption, child protective services, 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 of the State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped and coordinates response to the needs of Native Americans on reservations and in communities.