You can get information and help with:

• Adopting a child
• 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

Learn more about fostering and adoption.

By Phone

New York City sponsors the Foster Grandparent volunteer program.

This program pays low-income seniors to work with children. This is for seniors age 55 and older. You must work at least 15 hours a week.

You cannot work with children you are related to.

Online

Learn more about the Foster Grandparent program.

By Phone

You can check the status of adoption subsidy payments.

You can also get help with questions post-adoption.

Online

Learn more about adoption subsidies and post-adoption help.

By Phone