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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

Preadoptive Foster CarePermanency Planning for Foster YouthTherapeutic Foster HomesAdoption Information/ReferralsPostadoption Counseling and SupportFoster Homes for Children With DisabilitiesInformation and ReferralFoster Parent/Family RecruitmentSpecialized Adoption ProgramsAdoption Expense AssistanceFoster Home LicensingAdoption Evaluation/PlacementPreadoption Counseling and SupportFoster Homes for Dependent Children

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211 Central New York

Physical Address

100 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5 PM

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

Service area

Lewis County, New York Herkimer County, New York Oswego County, New York Broome County, New York Onondaga County, New York Madison County, New York Cortland County, New York Jefferson County, New York Cayuga County, New York Oneida County, New York Tioga County, New York Saint Lawrence County, New York Tompkins County, New York Chenango County, New York

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).