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

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5 PM

(315) 423-1200

Voice

(800) 345-5437

Voice

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

[email protected]

Application process

Call or go online for information and services

Fees

None

Service area

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

Data provided by

211 Central New York

What's Here

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

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 violence, juvenile justice, and the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).