The Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York is dedicated to uniting foster, adoptive, and kinship care families. It gives these families a voice and provides comprehensive support, information, and advocacy. The coalition fosters open communication and collaboration between families, agencies, and concerned citizens. Its ultimate goal is to ensure the stability, well-being, and permanency of all children touched by the child welfare system.
The organization’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is central to the Coalition’s work to unite and support New York State’s adoptive, foster, and kinship families. They empower families to succeed and thrive while celebrating their diversity. The Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York nurtures and fosters DEIB within the community through:
- Diversity: A workforce that reflects the diverse compositions, lifestyles, experiences, and backgrounds of our families.
- Equity: Opportunity, resources, and access regardless of background or circumstances.
- Inclusion: A culture of inclusion and openness where all feel welcome and safe to share their unique opinions, ideas and beliefs.
- Belonging: A community where all feel comfortable being authentic.
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Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York Programs:
Coalition HelpLine
The only statewide, free service designed specifically to assist foster, adoptive, and kinship families, related professionals, and those wanting to foster or become parents.
Foster & Kinship Care Support
Support foster and kinship families, including the Family Allegation Support Team, Family Court Education and Support, Ombudsman, and more post-adoption support services.
Parent Support Groups & Mentors
The Coalition supports and coordinates volunteer and agency-led parent support groups for foster, adoptive, and kinship parents throughout the state.
Adoption and Guardianship Assistance Program for Everyone
A free, confidential assessment, education, support, referral, and brief counseling service is available to adoptive and guardianship families and to professionals who work with adoptive and guardianship families.
Education and Training Academy
Several opportunities for families, parent support groups, agencies, and professionals to build their skills, including the Educational Support Series, Conferences, and Videos.
Advocacy and Outreach
As the state’s foster and adoptive parent association, the Coalition advocacy focuses on issues that need system-wide attention through legislative and administrative advocacy.
Foster Care and Adoption Conference
The Coalition presents the state’s annual foster care and adoption conference each May in Albany for foster and adoptive parents, relative caregivers, and professionals.
New York Services Directory
An online directory of foster care and adoption services that lists adoption agencies foster care programs, therapists, and more by county.
Family Information and Resources
They provide foster, kinship, and adoptive families in New York State with the information they need to make informed decisions and the resources to help them and their children.
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