BECOME A FOSTER PARENT
Real local agencies that train, license and support foster families, sorted by state and county. Every link goes to the organization's own website.
1. Reach out
Contact a local agency or your county below and ask about an info session.
2. Get trained
Agencies walk you through training, a home study and background checks.
3. Get licensed
Once licensed, your agency supports you as children are placed.
Or browse by state
See every state with verified foster parent helpNew York
Statewide
New York State Kinship Navigator
New York State Kinship Navigator · Statewide
Free statewide help line and county resource map for grandparents and other relatives raising children, covering financial assistance, legal information and referrals.
87 N. Clinton Avenue, Rochester, 14604
Albany County, NY
Albany County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Albany County · Albany County, NY
State child welfare office serving Albany County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
162 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY
Allegany County, NY
Allegany County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Allegany County · Allegany County, NY
State child welfare office serving Allegany County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
7 Court St., Belmont, NY
Bronx County, NY
NYC Administration for Children's Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Bronx County · Bronx County, NY
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Bronx County but is located in New York; it may be far away. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
150 William Street, New York, NY
Broome County, NY
Broome County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Broome County · Broome County, NY
State child welfare office serving Broome County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
36-42 Main Street, Binghamton, NY
Cattaraugus County, NY
Cattaraugus County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Cattaraugus County · Cattaraugus County, NY
State child welfare office serving Cattaraugus County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
1 Leo Moss Drive, Olean, NY
Cayuga County, NY
Cayuga County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Cayuga County · Cayuga County, NY
State child welfare office serving Cayuga County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
160 Genesee Street, Auburn, NY
Chautauqua County, NY
Chautauqua County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Chautauqua County · Chautauqua County, NY
State child welfare office serving Chautauqua County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
7 North Erie Street, Mayville, NY
Chemung County, NY
Chemung County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Chemung County · Chemung County, NY
State child welfare office serving Chemung County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
425 Pennsylvania Ave, Elmira, NY
Chenango County, NY
Chenango County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Chenango County · Chenango County, NY
State child welfare office serving Chenango County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
5 Court Street, Norwich, NY
Clinton County, NY
Clinton County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Clinton County · Clinton County, NY
State child welfare office serving Clinton County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
13 Durkee Street, Plattsburgh, NY
Columbia County, NY
Columbia County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Columbia County · Columbia County, NY
State child welfare office serving Columbia County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
25 Railroad Avenue, Hudson, NY
Cortland County, NY
Cortland County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Cortland County · Cortland County, NY
State child welfare office serving Cortland County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
60 Central Avenue, Cortland, NY
Delaware County, NY
Delaware County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Delaware County · Delaware County, NY
State child welfare office serving Delaware County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
111 Main Street, Delhi, NY
Dutchess County, NY
Dutchess County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Dutchess County · Dutchess County, NY
State child welfare office serving Dutchess County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
60 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY
Erie County, NY
Erie County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Erie County · Erie County, NY
State child welfare office serving Erie County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY
Essex County, NY
Essex County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Essex County · Essex County, NY
State child welfare office serving Essex County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
7551 Court Street, Elizabethtown, NY
Franklin County, NY
Franklin County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Franklin County · Franklin County, NY
State child welfare office serving Franklin County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
184 Finney Blvd., Malone, NY
Fulton County, NY
Fulton County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Fulton County · Fulton County, NY
State child welfare office serving Fulton County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
4 Daisy Lane, Johnstown, NY
Genesee County, NY
Genesee County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Genesee County · Genesee County, NY
State child welfare office serving Genesee County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
5130 East Main Street, Batavia, NY
Greene County, NY
Greene County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Greene County · Greene County, NY
State child welfare office serving Greene County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
411 Main Street, Catskill, NY
Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Hamilton County · Hamilton County, NY
State child welfare office serving Hamilton County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
White Birch Lane, Indian Lake, NY
Herkimer County, NY
Herkimer County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Herkimer County · Herkimer County, NY
State child welfare office serving Herkimer County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
301 N. Washington Street, Herkimer, NY
Jefferson County, NY
Jefferson County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Jefferson County · Jefferson County, NY
State child welfare office serving Jefferson County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
250 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY
Kings County, NY
NYC Administration for Children's Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Kings County · Kings County, NY
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Kings County but is located in New York; it may be far away. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
150 William Street, New York, NY
Lewis County, NY
Lewis County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Lewis County · Lewis County, NY
State child welfare office serving Lewis County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
5274 Outer Stowe Street, Lowville, NY
Livingston County, NY
Livingston County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Livingston County · Livingston County, NY
State child welfare office serving Livingston County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
1 Murray Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, NY
Madison County, NY
Madison County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Madison County · Madison County, NY
State child welfare office serving Madison County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
1 North Court Street, Wampsville, NY
Monroe County
Monroe County Department of Human Services
Become a Foster Parent in Monroe County · Monroe County
Monroe County certifies foster and adoptive parents through monthly information meetings, training and a home study.
Monroe County, NY
Monroe County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Monroe County · Monroe County, NY
State child welfare office serving Monroe County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
111 Westfall Road, Rochester, NY
Montgomery County, NY
Montgomery County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Montgomery County · Montgomery County, NY
State child welfare office serving Montgomery County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
64 Broadway, Fonda, NY
Nassau County, NY
Nassau County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Nassau County · Nassau County, NY
State child welfare office serving Nassau County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Uniondale, NY
New York City
New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS)
Become a Foster or Adoptive Parent in NYC · New York City
New York City is seeking foster parents for teens 13 and older, sibling groups, and children with complex behavioral, developmental or medical needs.
New York County, NY
NYC Administration for Children's Services
Foster Care & Adoption — New York County · New York County, NY
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves New York County but is located in New York; it may be far away. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
150 William Street, New York, NY
Niagara County, NY
Niagara County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Niagara County · Niagara County, NY
State child welfare office serving Niagara County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
20 East Avenue, Lockport, NY
Oneida County, NY
Oneida County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Oneida County · Oneida County, NY
State child welfare office serving Oneida County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
800 Park Avenue, Utica, NY
Onondaga County, NY
Onondaga County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Onondaga County · Onondaga County, NY
State child welfare office serving Onondaga County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
421 Montgomery Street, Syracuse, NY
Ontario County, NY
Ontario County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Ontario County · Ontario County, NY
State child welfare office serving Ontario County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
3010 County Complex Drive, Canandaigua, NY
Orange County, NY
Orange County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Orange County · Orange County, NY
State child welfare office serving Orange County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
11 Quarry Road, Goshen, NY
Orleans County, NY
Orleans County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Orleans County · Orleans County, NY
State child welfare office serving Orleans County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
14016 Route 31 West, Albion, NY
Oswego County, NY
Oswego County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Oswego County · Oswego County, NY
State child welfare office serving Oswego County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
100 Spring Street, Mexico, NY
Otsego County, NY
Otsego County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Otsego County · Otsego County, NY
State child welfare office serving Otsego County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
197 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY
Putnam County, NY
Putnam County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Putnam County · Putnam County, NY
State child welfare office serving Putnam County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
110 Old Route 6, Carmel, NY
Queens County, NY
NYC Administration for Children's Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Queens County · Queens County, NY
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Queens County but is located in New York; it may be far away. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
150 William Street, New York, NY
Rensselaer County, NY
Rensselaer County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Rensselaer County · Rensselaer County, NY
State child welfare office serving Rensselaer County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
127 Bloomingrove Drive, Troy, NY
Richmond County, NY
NYC Administration for Children's Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Richmond County · Richmond County, NY
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Richmond County but is located in New York; it may be far away. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
150 William Street, New York, NY
Rockland County, NY
Rockland County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Rockland County · Rockland County, NY
State child welfare office serving Rockland County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
50 Sanatorium Road, Pomona, NY
Saratoga County, NY
Saratoga County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Saratoga County · Saratoga County, NY
State child welfare office serving Saratoga County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY
Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Schenectady County · Schenectady County, NY
State child welfare office serving Schenectady County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
797 Broadway, Schenectady, NY
Schoharie County, NY
Schoharie County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Schoharie County · Schoharie County, NY
State child welfare office serving Schoharie County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
284 Main Street, Schoharie, NY
Schuyler County, NY
Schuyler County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Schuyler County · Schuyler County, NY
State child welfare office serving Schuyler County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
323 Owego Street, Montour Falls, NY
Seneca County, NY
Seneca County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Seneca County · Seneca County, NY
State child welfare office serving Seneca County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
1 DiPronio Drive, Waterloo, NY
St. Lawrence County, NY
St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — St. Lawrence County · St. Lawrence County, NY
State child welfare office serving St. Lawrence County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
6 Judson Street, Canton, NY
Steuben County, NY
Steuben County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Steuben County · Steuben County, NY
State child welfare office serving Steuben County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
3 East Pulteney Square, Bath, NY
Suffolk County, NY
Suffolk County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Suffolk County · Suffolk County, NY
State child welfare office serving Suffolk County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
3085 Veterans Memorial Highway, Ronkonkoma, NY
Sullivan County, NY
Sullivan County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Sullivan County · Sullivan County, NY
State child welfare office serving Sullivan County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
100 North Street, Monticello, NY
Tioga County, NY
Tioga County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Tioga County · Tioga County, NY
State child welfare office serving Tioga County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
1062 State Route 38, Owego, NY
Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Tompkins County · Tompkins County, NY
State child welfare office serving Tompkins County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
320 West Martin Luther King Jr./State St, Ithaca, NY
Ulster County, NY
Ulster County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Ulster County · Ulster County, NY
State child welfare office serving Ulster County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
1061 Development Court, Kingston, NY
Warren County, NY
Warren County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Warren County · Warren County, NY
State child welfare office serving Warren County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
1340 State Route 9, Lake George, NY
Washington County, NY
Washington County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Washington County · Washington County, NY
State child welfare office serving Washington County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
383 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY
Wayne County, NY
Wayne County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Wayne County · Wayne County, NY
State child welfare office serving Wayne County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
77 Water St, Lyons, NY
Westchester County, NY
Westchester County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Westchester County · Westchester County, NY
State child welfare office serving Westchester County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
112 East Post Rd, White Plains, NY
Wyoming County, NY
Wyoming County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Wyoming County · Wyoming County, NY
State child welfare office serving Wyoming County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
466 North Main St, Warsaw, NY
Yates County, NY
Yates County Department of Social Services
Foster Care & Adoption — Yates County · Yates County, NY
State child welfare office serving Yates County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
417 Liberty St, Penn Yan, NY
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