WHAT: The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), in partnership with the New York State Office of General Services, will mark Orange Shirt Day at the Empire State Plaza Concourse. The event is designed to promote awareness of the Indian residential school system in the United States and Canada. 

The event will include the debut of a poster installation. The poster display – which contains information about the history of the residential schools, particularly the Thomas Indian School in New York State – will remain at the concourse through October 2.

WHEN: Tuesday, September 30 at 9:30 a.m.

WHERE: Empire State Plaza Concourse

WHO: OCFS senior leaders and representatives from Native American nations

RSVP: Media interested in attending should RSVP to press@ocfs.ny.gov 

About the New York State Office of Children and Family Services:

The Office of Children and Family Services serves New York's public by promoting the safety, permanency and well-being of children, families and communities. The agency provides a system of family support, juvenile justice, youth development, child care and child welfare services and is responsible for programs and services involving foster care, adoption and adoption assistance, child protective services, preventive services for children and families, and protective programs for vulnerable adults.