Our Programs

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The Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York offers a wide variety of programs and services designed to fit the needs of adoptive/kinship care/foster families throughout New York State. Scroll down for a brief overview and click though to find out more details of how we can help!

24/7 Statewide HelpLine

Our 24/7 HelpLine is the only statewide, free service designed specifically to assist foster/kinship care/adoptive families, related professionals and those wanting to foster or become parents. We’re here to help.

AGAPE Post Adoption Support

The Adoption and Guardianship Assistance Program for Everyone (AGAPE) is the Coalition’s free support, information and educational program open to all adoptive families and relative caregivers who have custody or guardianship of children.

Foster and Kinship Care Support

The Coalition is New York’s foster/kinship care/adoptive family association. Our Foster and Kinship Care Support Program is the place to get questions answered, ask for assistance solving problems or inquire about additional training and support.

Parent Support Groups

The Coalition supports and coordinates volunteer and agency-led parent support groups for foster/kinship care/adoptive parents throughout the state. We partner with other groups, large or small, to bring trainings and events to the vast reaches of the state. For parents, there is no better support than connecting with others who have walked in your shoes. 

Conferences and Trainings

The Coalition offers several opportunities for families, parent support groups, agencies and professionals to build their skills. From our New York State Foster Care and Adoption Conference to workshops, trainings, events and our award winning videos. We will design workshop or training events tailored to your individual needs. 

Adoption/Foster Care Therapist Network

The mission of the Adoption/Foster Care Therapist Network of New York (AFCTN) is to create a robust referral network of attachment, adoption, and foster care specialized clinicians. We seek to further the training of mental health and related service professionals so that every foster care and adoptive family can receive the services that they need to support a successful adoption.

Advocacy and Policy Issues

As the state’s foster and adoptive parent association, the Coalition is the voice for foster/kinship care/adoptive families in New York.  Since our founding, we have worked tirelessly to create change in our foster care system, for kinship families and the world of adoption.  We monitor and review pending legislation on both a state and federal level

Information and Resources

Our goal is to provide New York’s foster/kinship care/adoptive families with the information they need to make informed decisions. We strive to give them the resources they need to help them and their children. With an ever growing collection of resources and information, we offer support to families from those just beginning the process to those years into the process.