# Foster Care Help Resources - New York ## National Resources - **National Foster Care & Adoption Directory (Child Welfare Information Gateway):** - **Phone:** 1-800-394-3366 - **Website:** [https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad](https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad) - **Services Provided:** Comprehensive directory of foster care and adoption resources nationwide. - **AdoptUSKids:** - **Phone:** 1-888-200-4005 - **Website:** [https://www.adoptuskids.org](https://www.adoptuskids.org/) - **Description:** Support for foster and adoptive families, including tools for navigating the system. - **National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP):** - **Phone:** 1-877-NYAP-CAN (692-7226) - **Website:** [https://www.nyap.org](https://www.nyap.org/) - **Services Provided:** Services for youth in foster care, including placement and family support. ## Statewide Foster Care Services - **New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS):** - **Phone:** 1-800-342-3720 - **Website:** [https://ocfs.ny.gov](https://ocfs.ny.gov/) - **Office Locations:** Albany, NY - **Services Provided:** Licensing for foster parents, adoption services, training, and support resources for foster families. - **New York State Foster and Adoptive Parent Association (NYSFAPA):** - **Phone:** 1-877-336-3539 - **Website:** [https://nysfapa.org](https://nysfapa.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, training, support groups, and resources for foster and adoptive parents in New York. ## Regional Foster Care Services ### New York City Region - **New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS):** - **Phone:** 1-800-342-3720 - **Website:** [https://www.nyc.gov/html/acs/html/home/home.shtml](https://www.nyc.gov/html/acs/html/home/home.shtml) - **Office Location:** 150 William Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10038 - **Specialized Services:** Foster care placement, adoption services, and support for foster youth. ### Upstate New York Region - **Family and Children's Service of Ithaca:** - **Phone:** 1-607-273-7494 - **Website:** [https://www.fcsithaca.org](https://www.fcsithaca.org/) - **Office Location:** 127 W. State Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 - **Specialized Services:** Foster care placement, case management, and family support services. ## Reporting and Emergency Support - **Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org](https://www.childhelp.org/) - **When to Call:** To report abuse or neglect of children in foster care. ## Online Resources - **FosterClub:** - **Website:** [https://www.fosterclub.com](https://www.fosterclub.com/) - **Features:** Support for youth in foster care, mentoring programs, and community events. ## Educational Resources - **Foster Parent Training Center:** - **Website:** [https://www.fosterparenttraining.org](https://www.fosterparenttraining.org/) - **Description:** Online training for foster parents on child development, trauma, and care strategies. - **NYC Foster Care Training Institute:** - **Website:** [https://www.nyc.gov/html/acs/html/foster-care/foster-care-training.shtml](https://www.nyc.gov/html/acs/html/foster-care/foster-care-training.shtml) - **Description:** Training programs and workshops for foster parents in New York City. ## Additional Support - **Youth In Progress:** - **Phone:** 1-877-826-2323 - **Website:** [https://youthinprogress.org](https://youthinprogress.org/) - **Services Provided:** Scholarships, housing assistance, and mentorship programs for youth aging out of foster care. --- _Updated as of December 29, 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact the New York State Office of Children and Family Services._