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ADOPTION SERVICES | NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS)

52 Washington Street, Rensselaer, NY 12144

Eligibility

Individuals and couples, age 21 and up

Hours

Call for Details

(800) 345-5437
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Main

(518) 473-7793
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Public Information: 518-473-7793 Native American Services: 716-847-3123 () / Blind Services: 866-871-3000 Adoption Services: 518-486-7078

(518) 486-7550
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Main

518-473-7793
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Main

Languages

Chinese, Spanish, Russian, Arabic

Application process

Call or Visit Website

Fees

None/Not Applicable

Service area

Orange County, NY Suffolk County, NY Franklin County, NY Saratoga County, NY Sullivan County, NY Westchester County, NY Putnam County, NY Rockland County, NY Clinton County, NY Nassau County, NY Ulster County, NY Essex County, NY Dutchess County, NY

Provides information and referral on adoption, foster care, and post-adoption services. Connects prospective parents to local social service agencies.

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Providing organization

NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS)

Responsible for programs and services involving foster care, adoption, child protective services, operating the Statewide Central Register for Child Abuse and Maltreatment, preventive services for children and families, services for pregnant adolescents, and protective programs for vulnerable adults. OCFS is also responsible for the functions of the State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped and coordinates response to the needs of Native Americans on reservations and in communities.

ADOPTION SERVICES | NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS)