Become a Foster Parent

Welcome! We are excited that you are thinking about becoming a foster parent. This will be a life-changing path for you and the children that come into your care. But we don’t want you to get overwhelmed, so review the information below and take one step at a time!

• Foster Care Basics from NYS Office of Children and Family Services
• Is Foster Care Right for You?
• NYS Certification Requirements
• Find NYS Foster Care Agency Contact and Services Information

Additional Resources:

• NYS Foster Parent Manual – New December 2010
• My Life in Foster Care
• Fosterhood in NYC – a foster parent’s Blog
• Foster and Adoptive Mothers Talk About Making A Difference: from “Road to Adoption,” a video by Rich Newman

Last modified: December 7, 2012

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