WHAT: OCFS Commissioner Dr. DaMia Harris-Madden will present an overview of the New York State 2025-26 Enacted Budget to a gathering of community leaders at the Dutchess County Department of Mental Health in Poughkeepsie. The budget represents a significant commitment by Governor Kathy Hochul to strengthening supports and services for New York State’s children, families and communities – including child care services, child advocacy centers and youth development programing.

WHEN: Monday, June 30, 2025, 3 to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Dutchess County Department of Mental Health, Training Room, 230 North Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

DETAILS: OCFS Commissioner Dr. DaMia Harris-Madden will discuss the highlights of the recently enacted state budget relating to services supporting children, families and communities. Topics include the $400 million increase in state funding to preserve access to child care assistance for eligible families, the $110 million initiative to build or renovate child care facilities, and $14.4 million to support child advocacy centers across New York State.

Media interested in attending are encouraged to 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.