New York Resources

Getting Started

• Adoption Agencies
  OCFS provides links to public adoption agencies in New York.
• Child Adoption Laws
  Adoption laws for state of New York.
• Foster Parent’s Guide to Adoption
  OCFS handbook designed to assist foster parents in adoption their foster children.
• LGBT Adoption Laws
  LGBT adoption laws in New York.
• Pre-Service Training Information
  OCFS provides information on MAPP/GPS pre-service training classes.
• Private Adoption Agencies
  Contact information for private adoption agencies in New York. Note that some of these agencies are international adoption agencies, so be sure to check the agency provides foster care and adoption services before signing.
• Public and Private Agency Search
  Public and private foster care adoption agencies in New York.
• Steps to Adoption
  Steps to become an adoptive parent in New York.
• Adoption Information
  Adoption Information by state
• Understanding New York Adoption Laws and Policies
  An overview of adoption laws
• Adoption Services
  OCFS provides an overview of adoption services
• Home Study Requirements (See bottom of page for providers)
  Information on the Home study program and requirements

Searching for Children

• Children Awaiting Parents
  Photo listing featuring waiting children in New York.
• Heart Gallery of New York City
  Heart Gallery featuring waiting children in New York.
• NYC Administration for Children’s Services
  Photo listing featuring waiting children in New York.
• OCFS Child Search
  Photo listing featuring waiting children in New York.
• WWK Recruiters
  Scroll down and click on New York to view contact information for Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiters families may contact waiting New York children.
• Heart Gallery Of America
  Photo lists of waiting children

Pre-Placement

• ICPC Information
  Provides general information about ICPC process in New York, including contact information for state ICPC offices.
• New York ICPC Information
  Contact Information and forms for ICPC process.

Post-Adoption Support & Resources

• Adoption Assistance
  Select New York to view more informatino on adoption assistance in state of New York, courtesy of Child Welfare Information Gateway.
• Adoptive Parents Committee
  Adoptive Parents Committee is a parent support group in New York.
• Crisis Links/Hotline Numbers
  Contact information for crisis help and support.
• Family Supports
  Provides links to post-adoption support for families in the areas of transracial adoption information, resources for children, assistance finding local resources, and more.
• ICAMA
  Provides general information on Interstate Adoption Compact and Medical Assistance. Includes contact information for New York ICAMA office.
• Legal Issues in Adoption
  AFFCNYC provides general information on adoption laws, choosing an adoption attorney, and adopting your foster children.
• LGBTQ Support
  ACS provides a list of support options and resources for LGBTQ youth and families.
• New York Adoption Subsidy
  OCF provides general information on New York’s adoption subsidy program.
• Post-Adoption Services
  New York services map, providing information on county post-adoption services including therapeutic, family services, adoption and foster care.
• Services for Children and Families
  Contact information for agencies that provide post-adoption services in New York.
• State Subsidy Information
  NACAC provides general information on adoption subsidies in New York.
• Support for Families
  ACS provides statewide and online resources for families and children.
• Support Groups
  Information on Support groups in New York.
• Tax Benefits
  Adoption tax benefit information.
• Transracial/Transcultural Resource Books
  A list of transracial and transcultural resource books for children and families.
• Understanding Challenges
  Information on special needs adoption including parenting tips, definitions, and more.
• Attachment and Trauma Specialists
  A list of local therapists that specialize in working with attachment and trauma related issues.
• Behavioral care treatment centers
  A list of local treatment centers for behavioral care
• Adoption Therapists
  A list of local therapists that soecialize in adoption
• Child Care Resources
  A compiled list of child-care resources
• Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Programs
  A list of local treatment centers specializing in child abuse treatment
• Counseling Resources
  A compiled list of counseling resources
• Kid Counseling
  A list of local therapists specializing in treating children
• Kinship Care
  Kinship programs and information
• Medical Resources
  Health and medical resources
• NPEN National Parenting Education Network
  A list of programs by state
• NOFAS FASD Support
  State resources and support group information
• Trauma Counseling
  A list of local therapists specializing in trauma related issues.
• Online Support Groups
  A list of online support group resources
• Post-Adoption Questions and Answers
  Frequently asked questions and answers regarding adoption
• Special Health Care Needs
  Resources for parents of children with special health care needs.

Events and Activities

• Cultural Events
  Events Calendar
• Summer Activities
  A list of activities for summer

Home Study Service Providers

• Abby’s One True Gift
  Home study service provider
• Family Connections, Inc.
  Home study service provider
• New York Home Study
  Home study service provider