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
(800) 345-5437
Voice
(315) 423-1200
Voice
Website
https://ocfs.ny.gov/adopt/Application process
Call or go online for information and services
Fees
None
Service area
Broome County, New York
Oswego County, New York
Madison County, New York
Onondaga County, New York
Herkimer County, New York
Lewis County, New York
Jefferson County, New York
Cortland County, New York
Tioga County, New York
Cayuga County, New York
Oneida County, New York
Saint Lawrence County, New York
Tompkins County, New York
Chenango County, New York
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.
Last assured
03/23/2026
What's Here
Permanency Planning for Foster YouthAdoption Expense AssistanceAdoption Evaluation/PlacementFoster Homes for Dependent ChildrenSpecialized Adoption ProgramsPreadoption Counseling and SupportTherapeutic Foster HomesFoster Home LicensingFoster Parent/Family RecruitmentPostadoption Counseling and SupportInformation and ReferralFoster Homes for Children With DisabilitiesAdoption Information/ReferralsPreadoptive 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).