Family and Kinship Foster Care
Coordinates with adults, ages 21 years and older, including family members, who are willing to provide foster care to dependent children who've been removed from their homes and need alternative family arrangement.
Also, assists children or adults with developmental disabilities, sensory impairments, physical disabilities, emotional problems or multiple disabilities who are unable to live with their birth families or in an independent setting.
Program Information
Eligibility
Call for eligibility requirements
Application Process
Call for information and services
Required Documentation
Each foster parent must be over the age of 21; complete an orientation and training; provide a written report from a physician on the health of a family, including a complete physical examination of the applicant, must be filed with the agency
Fees
None
Contact Info
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM
Toll-Free
Business Line
Website:
https://www.northernrivers.org/kinship-foster-care
Address:
60 Academy RoadAlbany NY 12208
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