Catholic Family Center

Services Provided: Full Service agency – assists with domestic infant, international, older/special needs and  adoptions. Comprehensive information about all aspects of adoption. Initial confidential interviews, home studies, post-placement services,complete documentation for legalization as required by the court. Will act as a liaison for adoptive parents with international agencies, and assist them in meeting the requirements for U.S. immigration and consult with attorneys for adoptive parents in private adoption cases. Fees for home study and CFC placements are based on a sliding fee scale or a flat rate, depending on the type of adoption. Information meetings held monthly

  • Address: 87 N Clinton Ave, Rochester, NY 14604  
  • Phone: 585-546-7220 x 4801
  • Email: Online contact form 
  • Website: http://www.cfcrochester.org/

Cayuga County Department of Human Services

Services Provided: 10 week foster/adoption preparation course run 2X yearly in spring and fall.  No scheduled orientation or information meetings.  Interested families should call Linda who will send information or invite them to personal interview according to their situation and interests.

  • Contact Person: Linda Mudge
  • Address:  160 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021 
  • Phone:  315-253-1397
  • Email: linda.mudge@dfa.state.ny.us  
  • Website: http://www.cayugacounty.us/Community/SocialServices.aspx

Hillside Children’s Center

Services Provided: Information and referral on all aspects of adoption and foster care and support to concerned individuals and organizations.  Will assist families interested in a waiting child to obtain training and home studies. Services include annual conference, international / domestic homestudies, birthmother support network, search support for birth families, monthly homestudy and information classes, and pre & post adoption parent support groups.  Youth support groups also available.