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Permanency Planning Unit - GCDSS

5130 E Main Street Rd, Ste 3, Batavia, NY 14020

Eligibility
Individuals, couples, and families interested in providing a temporary foster home, adoptive home, or both to children in need. Service Area: Genesee County.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.
(585) 344-2580
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Fraud Investigator

(585) 344-2580
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Main Phone

(585) 344-2580
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Main Phone

(585) 344-2587
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SNAP

(585) 344-2580
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HEAP

(888) 208-4485
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Child Support Enforcement

(585) 344-5548
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Fax

Application process
Call for information.
Fees
Free; home study completed at no cost.
Service area
14020, NY 14005, NY 14482, NY 14125, NY 14056, NY 14054, NY 14416, NY 14422, NY 14036, NY 14125, NY 14013, NY 14525, NY 14036, NY 14486, NY 14058, NY 14056, NY 14020, NY 14557, NY 14013, NY 14021, NY 14143, NY 14054, NY 14040, NY 14482, NY
The Permanency Planning Unit certifies individuals, couples, and families who are interested in providing a temporary foster home, adoptive home, or both to children in need. Participants in the program are afforded the opportunity to learn about the many aspects of foster and/or adoptive care and to have a certified adoption home study completed at no cost.
Last assured
08/25/2025
Providing organization
Genesee County - Department of Social Services (GCDSS)