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NEW YORK STATEWIDE CENTRAL REGISTER | NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

52 Washington Street, Capital View Office Park, Rensselaer, NY 12144

Eligibility

None.

Hours

24 hours.
(800) 345-5437
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Toll-Free | Information line for child care, adoption, foster care

(866) 505-7233
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Toll-Free | To report the desire to abandon a child or the abandonment of a child

(844) 697-3505
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Toll-Free | 24 Hours Adult Protective Services

(800) 342-3720
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Toll-Free | 24 Hours Child Abuse Hotline

Application process

Call for information.

Fees

No fee for service.

Service area

New York
  • Offers a hotline to report suspected child abuse. Assistance with emergency placement of abused or neglected children at risk. Assessment for requests for foster care and adoption. * Provides a registry of child abuse reports in New York State to encourage more complete reporting of child abuse and maltreatment.

Last assured

07/22/2024

Providing organization

NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
New York State Office of Children and Family Services oversees policies, programming, and services for children, youth, and families throughout New York State.