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Updates from NYS OCFS regarding COVID-19 protocols | Actualizaciones de NYS OCFS con respecto a los protocolos COVID-19

This week, the NYS Office of Children and Family Services released a “Dear Provider” letter regarding changes to Isolation and Quarantine Requirements for Those Who Are Unable to Wear a Well-Fitting Mask Effective immediately, individuals previously subject to a 10-day isolation or quarantine due to age, vaccination status and/or inability to reliably wear a mask,…

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Update regarding NYS OCFS Comprehensive Background Check requirements

As a result of& the relevant provisions of Executive Order # 202.5 not being extended, effective July 7, 2020, all child care program employees, volunteers and household members over 18 years of age in family/group family child care programs are again subject to the OCFS Comprehensive Background Check requirements. These requirements had been temporarily suspended…

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