NYS Grants $12 Million to Fund Services to Support Families

Yesterday, New York State announced that they will be awarding grants totaling $12 million through February 28, 2026, to fund family opportunity centers, which are community-based or school-based programs that provide services that strengthen families and improve safety and wellbeing of children and families. This initiative is a collaboration between the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) and the State Education Department.

Governor Kathy Hochul stated: “Families are in need of community-based services that support parents and caregivers in raising healthy and happy children and reduce the stress that often leads to a decrease in the entire family’s wellbeing.”

Source: 13 WHAM