Foster Care & Adoption Program - Child and Family Services
824 1/2 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209
Eligibility
Residents of Erie County ages birth to 21.
Adults 21 years old and older may become foster parents.
Service Area: Erie County.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
(716) 882-0555
Voice·
Main Phone
(716) 882-1451
Fax·
Fax
(716) 842-2750
Voice·
Main Phone
(716) 842-0668
Fax·
Fax
Website
https://www.cfsbny.orgApplication process
Children are placed through referral from the county.
Potential foster parents should call for information about training and the application process.
Fees
Free.
Service area
Erie County, NY
Works to preserve families by finding temporary homes for children. We help birth and foster parents develop skills to nurture children in safe, loving home environments.
Provides services to parents to help them acquire the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to parent their children safely and reunite their family. When this is not possible, the program provides safe and permanent homes for children through adoption. Also recruits, screens, trains, and supports foster and adoptive parents.
Last assured
09/09/2025
Providing organization
Child & Family Services (CFS)