ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE SERVICES | NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

100 South Salina Street, Suite 350, Syracuse, NY 13202

Eligibility

Individuals in New York State interested in fostering or adopting; requirements for each program apply

Hours

M-F 8:30AM - 5:00PM

(800) 345-5437

Voice

(315) 423-1200

Voice

https://ocfs.ny.gov/adopt/

[email protected]

Application process

Call for information on the application process

Fees

Call for fee information

Service area

Broome County, New York
Cayuga County, New York
Onondaga County, New York
Tompkins County, New York
Cortland County, New York
Lewis County, New York
Herkimer County, New York
Saint Lawrence County, New York
Tioga County, New York
Chenango County, New York
Oswego County, New York
Oneida County, New York
Jefferson County, New York
Madison County, New York

Description

Provides detailed information about adoptions and New York State's foster care system and the needs of children in temporary out-of-home placement. Helps interested individuals go through the fostering or adoption process and provides information and supports for families with foster or adopted children in the home.

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211 Mid New York

What's Here

Foster Parent/Family Recruitment Adoption Information/Referrals Preadoptive Foster Care Information and Referral Adoption Evaluation/Placement Foster Homes for Children With Disabilities Permanency Planning for Foster Youth Specialized Adoption Programs Therapeutic Foster Homes Adoption Expense Assistance Foster Homes for Dependent Children

Providing organization

NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

Provides programs through the Syracuse regional office, including adult services, Commission for the Blind, child care, prevention, domestic volence, juvenile justice, and the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).