FOSTER PARENT PROGRAM - NYSOCFS | NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

52 Washington St, Rensselaer, NY 12144

Eligibility

foster parents and perspective foster parents

Hours

Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Wed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Thu 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

(315) 423-1200

Voice

(800) 345-5437

Voice

Website

https://ocfs.ny.gov/main/fostercare/default.asp

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

Call for information

Fees

Free

Service area

New York

Provides assistance to foster parents and information for perspective foster parents.

Last assured

05/26/2026

What's Here

Foster Parent/Family Recruitment

Providing organization

NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

Serves New York's public by promoting well-being and safety of its children, families, and communities. Achieves results by setting and enforcing policies, building partnerships, funding, and providing quality services.