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Find a Foster Care Agency in New York. All foster parents in the New York must be licensed ( non relative foster care) or approved (kinship foster care) in order to provide care for children. The licensing process is slightly different for each county– and may even vary in different agencies. There are certain steps that almost everyone follows.
In New York City, nearly 9,000 children are in foster care. They have been removed from their homes because their caretakers are accused of abuse or neglect, or their inability to care for the children for whom they are responsible. JCCA is one of the largest and most respected foster care agencies in New York City, and was selected as one of ...
OCFS provides comprehensive information about New York State’s foster care system, the needs of children in temporary, out-of-home placement, and the qualifications and requirements prospective foster parents must meet.
Today, The Foundling is one of New York City’s largest providers of foster care services. We utilize evidence-based interventions in our foster care programs that are proven to support happy, healthy, and functioning families.
New York City needs foster parents who will care for children with high needs, sibling groups, teenagers, and young adults. We welcome and encourage foster parents from all backgrounds, marital statuses, race, faith, class, gender, and sexual orientation.
Our goals are to: FOSTER DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING IN OUR COMMUNITY. SUPPORT PARENTS AND PROFESSIONALS. IMPROVE AVAILABLE SERVICES. INCREASE CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT. EDUCATE LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS. ADVOCATE FOR GREATER SUPPORT.
Graham’s services include after-school programs, mental and behavioral health services, education, career coaching, internship programs, and a range of parenting supports; when necessary, Graham provides foster care and adoption services.