Provides information on adoption, home studies, adoptive parent training, and placement of American-born infants.

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.

Pride and Joy Families is dedicated to helping lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in Upstate New York achieve their goals of building and sustaining healthy families. Resources available to LGBTQ adults looking to build either traditional or chosen families, LGBTQ youth, and parents of LGBTQ youth. Offerrs LGBTQ cultural competency trainings to healthcare and human service providers in Central New York.

Services include free self-administered pregnancy tests; referrals for a free onsite ultrasound confirmation (if onsite test is positive); pregnancy options consultations including abortion information, education, and resources; pregnancy and parenting classes, material aid, and more

Provides for all aspects of adoption process: preparing children for adoption; selection and placement in appropriate adoptive homes; recruitment and certification of adoptive parents.

Provides support to adopted youth and their families, either via post-adoption, post-guardianship, and kinship. Works to improve family functioning and provides access to community-based services.

* Provides post-adoption and family support services to adoptive families or families who have been granted legal guardianship of a child. Includes: Information and assistance with referral to services, including 24/7 crisis management Individual advocacy and support Monthly support groups and family-focused social/recreational programs Parent education groups, trauma-informed trainings, and family-oriented workshops Provided in community locations including libraries, community recreation centers, and other family-friendly sites Adoption competency training for parents and professionals Will meet with families in the community, in their homes, and at Hillside locations

* Provides services for pregnant women and pregnant teens. Assists with connection to community services. WIC, baby clothes and items, prenatal care. * Offers supportive counseling regarding crisis pregnancy issues including unplanned pregnancy and adoption.

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

Services at County Office Building: Adoption Attorney Office Foster Care Child Protection Child Support Fiscal Juvenile Justice Prevention Resource Recovery

Provides individualized support, adoption information and referral resources to individuals thinking about placing their own child up for adoption.

Provides individualized support, adoption information and referral resources to individuals thinking about placing their own child up for adoption.

Provide support and guidance for people who have adopted a child, or would like to adopt. Places and monitors children who are in need of alternative living arrangements with private family homes that are licensed to provide foster care. Offers training for families who wish to offer foster care services in their homes.

Provides individualized support, adoption information and referral resources to individuals thinking about placing their own child up for adoption.

Provides individualized support, adoption information and referral resources to individuals thinking about placing their own child up for adoption.

Provides support and guidance for people who have adopted a child, or would like to adopt. Places and monitors children who are in need of alternative living arrangements with private family homes that are licensed to provide foster care. Offers training for families who wish to offer foster care services in their homes.

Welcomes responsible, caring adults who are ready to share their time, their hearts, and their lives with our waiting children.

Provides support and assistance to families who have guardianship or adopted a child through trauma-informed care including referrals, support groups, case management, and training opportunities.

Provides evaluation and placement for individuals or couples interested in adopting a child, along with counseling and support for those going through this process.

Operates national adoption agency devoted to recruiting, training, and certifying families for youth 7-17 years old, as well as special needs youth who need permanent families. Offers pre and post adoption support services. After certifying the family, a nationwide search is done for a child who fits one's family best. All services are in accordance with New York State Regulations. Call for more information

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 support and information to people who are experiencing infertility and increases awareness of infertility issues through public education and advocacy.

Offers guidance and assistance throughout the process of adoption of children from the Russian Federation and from Romania. Services include group and individual orientation meetings, and assistance in preparation of documentation for State of New York, the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, and the foreign government adoption authorities. Parental support groups are available.

Offers support and counseling, along with education and advocacy on the medical and emotional aspects and options for those struggling with infertility and reproductive issues, including adoption. Also educates individuals and couples on other support resources available for those with infertility and reproductive problems.

Prevents homelessness through finding homes for teens and pre-teens. Certify pre-adoptive parents through A-OKAY (Adopting Older Kids and Youth) parenting classes. Provides an Adopting Teens and Tweens TV show on channel 20 Cablevision of Brookhaven. Call for more information.