
RESOURCES FOR LIAISONS AND CASEWORKERS
Liaisons and
caseworkers are
NYTD'S UNSUNG HEROES
RETURN A PAPER SURVEY
THE BASICS
Liaisons, caseworkers, and other staff members are crucial to the success of this project. Whether the youth is in or out of care, you are usually our best connections to them.
As a caseworker, we need you to make sure we have the most updated contact information for a youth, but we also depend on you to work with the youth directly to finish the survey. This can mean having youth fill out a paper survey during a home visit, or setting up a phone appointment with us for a time the youth will be with you. This is especially important with hard to reach youth.
You may hear from administrators Mandi Breen or Ruth Lindenfelser (most likely by email), or directly from interviewers Helen Burns and Wendy Falzone (by phone or email). If you have questions about NYTD or the team members you're interacting with, please contact Ruth Lindenfelser directly. Her contact info is on the contact us page.
17-YEAR-OLDS
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Scan or take photos of it and email it to ruth.lindenfelser@ocfs.ny.gov
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Fax it to (518) 442-5732
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Contact us and request a prepaid envelope be sent to you
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Mail it to:
The Center for Human Services Research
Attention: Ruth Lindenfelser
135 Western Avenue
Richardson Hall 316
Albany, NY 12222
RESOURCES
This year we're surveying 17-year-olds. Here are the main rules about who is eligible:
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Youth must currently be in care.
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The youth must turn 17 between October 1, 2025 and September 30, 2026.
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The youth must participate in a specific 45 day window following their 17th birthday.
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All youth who participate will receive a $30 gift card.