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Units recruit, train, study, approve/certify, develop, retain, and re-approve/re-certify foster and adoptive families. To inquire about becoming a foster and/or adoptive parent, please call 516–227-7613. Call Foster and Adoptive Resource Development at 516-227-8291 and Homefinding at 516-227-8284 for more detailed information.

Provides training to individuals interested in applying for certification as foster and adoptive parents to prepare to either adopt or foster children that are in the custody of the Commissioner. Places and monitors children that have been placed outside the birth family in licensed foster care homes. Responsible for strengthening and preserving families and ensuring the protection and permanency for children. Placement of children into foster homes occurs in situations of neglect and/or abuse or if the child has been adjucated as a Juvenile Delinquent (JD). Placement only occurs when no other alternatives are possible. The Children and Family Services (FS) collaborates with all DSS divisions, community and state agencies to ensure that children are safe and that families are independent.

Recruits, certifies and trains prospective foster parents in order to provide homes for children who are temporarily removed from their birth families. Works with birth parents, children and foster parents with the goal of reunification. Works with group homes and residential treatment centers for children who need a higher level of structure. Provides ongoing supportive services to foster families. The Adoption Unit works with children who cannot be reunited with birth parents to seek adoption by their present foster parents or placement in a suitable alternative adoptive home. Provides information about post-adoption services.

Provides services for children in need of a temporary home until their parents gain enough stability in their lives to have them returned. The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) is strictly adhered to.

Recruits, trains, and supports foster parents including those providing therapeutic foster care in kinship homes, traditional two parent homes, single parent homes, same-sex couple homes, and racially diverse homes. Services include the following: - Offers emergency support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. - Offers monitored visitation with birth family. - Offers Licensed Social Worker and Mental Health professionals as well as case managers. - Offers support groups and training to Foster Parents as well as respite (babysitting) if needed and assistance in all areas of care. - Provides psychiatric services when needed. - Practices and trains in trauma informed and trauma sensitive environments and approaches.

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.

Coordinates with adults, ages 21 years and older, including family members, who are willing to provide foster care to dependent children who've been removed from their homes and need alternative family arrangement.

Also, assists children or adults with developmental disabilities, sensory impairments, physical disabilities, emotional problems or multiple disabilities who are unable to live with their birth families or in an independent setting.

Foster parent must be at least 21 yrs, pass background check, receive ongoing training and support. Foster parent receives daily stipend; clothing allowance; and medical, dental, and orthodontic coverage for children in their home. Can be matched with children ranging from birth through age 21 yrs, including pregnant teens.

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.

Coordinates with adults, ages 21 years and older, including family members, who are willing to provide foster care to dependent children who've been removed from their homes and need alternative family arrangement.

Also, assists children or adults with developmental disabilities, sensory impairments, physical disabilities, emotional problems or multiple disabilities who are unable to live with their birth families or in an independent setting.

Provides training to individuals interested in applying for certification as foster and adoptive parents to prepare to either adopt or foster children that are in the custody of the Commissioner. Places and monitors children that have been placed outside the birth family in licensed foster care homes. Responsible for strengthening and preserving families and ensuring the protection and permanency for children. Placement of children into foster homes occurs in situations of neglect and/or abuse or if the child has been adjucated as a Juvenile Delinquent (JD). Placement only occurs when no other alternatives are possible. The Children and Family Services (FS) collaborates with all DSS divisions, community and state agencies to ensure that children are safe and that families are independent.

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.

Provides both long- and short-term services for youth unable to be cared for by their birth families or legal guardians. Recruits and trains prospective foster parents.

* Provides pregnancy counseling services and adoption services for domestic, international and older special needs children

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.

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.

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.

* Facilitates foster care services in Monroe County through various specialized units, including foster care intake, child protective management, youth opportunity, residential services, and adoption and homefinding.

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.

Provides a therapeutic foster boarding home program offering clinical, case management, skill building, independent living, and foster parent services for children placed in foster care.

Recruits, trains, certifies, and supports families who foster children from birth to age 21 in their home. Provides general and therapeutic foster care for children from birth to 21 years.

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.

Serves children who need an out-of-home placement from birth to age 21 with all levels of behavioral needs.

Provides a residential placement program for hard-to-place youth who cannot stay at home but do not do well in group settings. Placements partner at-risk youth with highly trained foster parents and a team of clinical professionals. Offers 24/7 support for foster parents, assistance with organizing childcare and after-school services, and foster parent support groups.