ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE SERVICES | NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

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.

Categories

Specialized Adoption Programs Foster Parent/Family Recruitment Adoption Evaluation/Placement Adoption Expense Assistance Therapeutic Foster Homes Information and Referral Preadoptive Foster Care Foster Homes for Children With Disabilities Foster Homes for Dependent Children Adoption Information/Referrals Permanency Planning for Foster Youth

Physical Address

100 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5 PM

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Website

https://ocfs.ny.gov/adopt/

[email protected]

Application process

Call for information on the application process

Fee

Call for fee information

Eligibility

Individuals in New York State interested in fostering or adopting; requirements for each program apply

Agency info

NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

Provides programs through the Syracuse regional office, including adult services, Commission for the Blind, child care, prevention, domestic volence, juvenile justice, and the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).