FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTIONS | HERKIMER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

301 North Washington Street, Suite 2110, Herkimer, NY 13350

Eligibility

Children in Herkimer County who can no longer stay with their families; call for information on qualifying for foster/adoptive home certification

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM Summer hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4 PM

(315) 867-1216

Voice

(315) 867-1238

Fax

Websitehttps://www.herkimercounty.org/services-and-departments/social-services/

Email[email protected]

Application process

Call to register

Fees

None

Service area

Herkimer County, New York

Recruits, trains, and certifies foster and adoptive families, and arranges placement of children into appropriate homes. Children may be unable to stay with their family for a variety of reasons, and placement may be temporary or in some cases permanent.

Last assured

03/01/2022

What's Here

Adoption Information/Referrals Foster Parent/Family Recruitment Foster Homes for Dependent Children Adoption Evaluation/Placement

Providing organization

HERKIMER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Provide various programs and services to Herkimer County residents, including Adult Services, Child Support Enforcement, Public Health Insurance, SNAP, and Temporary Assistance.