FOSTER CARE SERVICES PROGRAM | ALBANY COUNTY DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES

112 State Street, Room 300, Albany, NY 12207

Eligibility

Children in Albany County who can no longer stay with their families; call for information on qualifying for foster/adoptive home certification

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

(518) 447-7500

Voice

(518) 447-7578

Fax

(518) 447-7324

Voice

https://www.albanycounty.com/departments/children-youth-and-families/foster-care-services

Application process

Call for information and services

Fees

None

Service area

Albany County, New York

Description

Recruits, trains, and certifies foster and adoptive families, and arranges placement of children into appropriate homes. Children may be unable to stay with their family for a variety of reasons, and placement may be temporary or in some cases permanent.

Data provided by

211 North East New York

What's Here

Adoption Information/Referrals Specialized Information and Referral Foster Parent/Family Recruitment Adoption Evaluation/Placement

Providing organization

ALBANY COUNTY DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES

Provide a variety of services that support youth and families including Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice, School Based Initiatives, and the Youth Bureau.