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Contact Us


Executive Director

Deborah Benson

Mailing Address

Council on Children and Families
52 Washington Street
West Building, Suite 99
Rensselaer, New York 12144

Telephone/Fax/e-mail

Telephone:
(518) 473-3652

Fax:
(518) 473-2570

e-mail:
council@ccf.state.ny.us

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Counsel

Elana Marton, Esq.

Telephone/Fax/e-mail

Telephone:
(518) 473-3652

Fax:
(518) 473-2570

e-mail:
elana.marton@ccf.state.ny.us

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Initiative Contact Information

Children's Cabinet

Initiative Contact: Karen Chavis

e-mail: ChildrensCabinet@ccf.state.ny.us


Children's Plan

Initiative Contact: Bill Przylucki

e-mail: engage@ccf.state.ny.us


Community Justice Forum

Initiative Contact: Janelle Cleary

e-mail: cjf@ccf.state.ny.us


Coordinated Children's Services Initiative (CCSI)

Initiative Contact: Janet Sapio-Mayta

e-mail: janet.sapio-mayta@ccf.state.ny.us


Early Childhood Comprehensive Services

Initiative Contact: Robert Frawley

e-mail: bob.frawley@ccf.state.ny.us


Facts About 50 Plus

Initiative Contact: Mary DeMasi, Ph.D.

e-mail: mary.demasi@ccf.state.ny.us


Family Literacy

Initiative Contact: Susan Perkins

e-mail: susan.perkins@ccf.state.ny.us


Family Support

Initiative Contact: Susan Perkins

e-mail: susan.perkins@ccf.state.ny.us


Hard to Place/Hard to Serve

Initiative Contact: Wayne Borek

e-mail: wayne.borek@ccf.state.ny.us


Head Start Collaboration Project

Initiative Contact: Robert Frawley

e-mail: bob.frawley@ccf.state.ny.us


KIDS COUNT

Initiative Contact: Mary DeMasi, PhD.

e-mail: mary.demasi@ccf.state.ny.us


Kids' Well-being Indicators Clearinghouse (KWIC)

Initiative Contact: Cate Teuten Bohn, MPH

e-mail: cate.bohn@ccf.state.ny.us


Out-of-State Placement Committee

Initiative Contact: Janet Sapio-Mayta

e-mail: janet.sapio-mayta@ccf.state.ny.us


Restraint/Crisis Intervention Techniques Committee

Initiative Contact: Mary DeMasi

e-mail: mary.demasi@ccf.state.ny.us


Touchstones

Initiative Contact: Mary DeMasi, Ph.D.

e-mail: mary.demasi@ccf.state.ny.us

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Freedom of Information Law (FOIL)

Under the New York Freedom of Information Law, citizens have a right to inspect many Council on Children and Families records not included on our website.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I file a request for information which is not offered on the Internet?

Some information may be downloaded directly from this website. If you do not find the information you seek here, please send a letter, fax or e-mail to:

Elana Marton, Counsel
Council on Children and Families
52 Washington Street
West Building, Suite 99
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Telephone: (518) 473-3652
Fax: (518) 473-2570
E-mail: Elana.Marton@ccf.state.ny.us

Please be as specific as possible when requesting records, so that we may properly identify which records are responsive to your request. Please also include the return address where you want our response sent.

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Is there a specific form I have to use to file a FOIL request?

No. We only require that you submit your request in writing, either by mail, facsimile or e-mail.

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How soon can I expect an answer?

You will be sent an acknowledgment within five days of receipt of your request. In this acknowledgment, we will estimate how long it will take to gather the records you requested. Generally, most requests for records are filled within 30 to 60 days. If you have not received notice of completion of your request within the time estimated in our acknowledgment letter, please feel free to contact us.

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What items are exempt from disclosure?

Article 6 of the Public Officers Law, Section 87, includes conditions for denial of access; most of these reasons are based on the harm that would arise upon disclosure.

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What is the fee?

You will be charged 25 cents per page for photocopying, though the fee may be waived at the discretion of the Council.  If you have additional questions, please contact us at:

Elana Marton, Esq., Counsel
Council on Children and Families
52 Washington Street
West Building, Suite 99
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Telephone: (518) 473-3652
Fax: (518) 473-2570
E-mail: Elana.Marton@ccf.state.ny.us

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Webmaster

Robin Miller

Telephone: (518) 473-3652

e-mail: robin.miller@ccf.state.ny.us

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