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

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

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 or go online for information and services

Fee

None

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 violence, juvenile justice, and the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).