FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTIONS | WASHINGTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

383 Broadway, Municipal Center Building B, Fort Edward, NY 12828

Eligibility

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

Hours

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

(518) 746-2300

Voice

Websitehttps://washingtoncountyny.gov/517/Social-Services

Languages

Language Line available

Application process

Call to register

Fees

None

Service area

Washington 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

05/28/2025

What's Here

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

Providing organization

WASHINGTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

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