You can get information about:

  • Fostering or adopting a child
  • Support for current foster or adoptive parents, including status of an adoption subsidy
  • The Foster Grandparent volunteer program

You can get information about adopting a child or becoming a foster parent.

You can also get assistance if you have questions or concerns while in the process of becoming a foster parent or adopting a child.

New York City offers programs including "Wednesday's Child" and the "Be the Reason" recruitment campaign.

Online

Get information about becoming a foster parent or adopting a child.

By Phone

Call 311 for assistance.

You can become a foster grandparent through the Foster Grandparent volunteer program sponsored by New York City. 

This program offers low-income seniors age 55 and older the opportunity to work at least 15 hours a week and receive payment for working with children. You will work with children who are not your relatives.

Online

Get information about the Foster Grandparent program.

By Phone

Call 311 for assistance.

You can find out about the status of payments if you receive an adoption subsidy. 

You can also get help with other questions after the adoption process is completed.

Online

Find out about adoption subsidy and post adoption assistance.

By Phone

Call 311 for assistance.

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