April 16, 2020
9:00 am / 9:30 am
Venue
**Online**
Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York
Organizer
Do you have Foster, Kinship or Adoption Questions? We Have Answers!
Amy Drayer, the Associate Executive Director of Programs at the Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York, will answer your questions every Tuesday and Thursday morning on Facebook!
Send questions to amy@affcny.org – put ASK AMY on the subject line!
We Have Answers!
Browse through the following FAQ list for questions already asked and answered.
Watch on Tuesday and Thursday mornings on the Coalition’s Public Facebook Page.Â
How to Request Pre-Adoption Original Birth Certificates in New York
On November 14, 2019, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation (S3419/A5494) which allows adoptees to receive a copy of their pre-adoption, original birth certificate when they turn 18 years old. The application process begins on January 15, 2020. Find out how to apply for your OBC now.
Waiting Children who Need Homes
While the number of children in foster care in New York State has decreased from 53,902 children in 1995 to 15,820 as of December 31, 2018, there are still hundreds of children who are legally freed for adoption and need a family to provide for them a loving permanent home.
Hudson Valley AGAPE’s Hope for the Journey Conference
Hudson Valley AGAPE’s Hope for the Journey Conference is Open to All Professionals and Parents/Caregivers in the Hudson Valley. Join us on June 1, 2024 at the Evangelical Free Church at 20 Shepherd’s Way, Clinton Corners, NY 12572.
Putnam/Rockland AGAPE Family Fun Day
For AGAPE Families in Putnam and Rockland Counties! Bring your family for a day of connection through play!
IN PERSON Reframing Parenting Workshop Series | LONG ISLAND
Register now for the next round of IN PERSON Reframing Parenting Workshops that will be starting in Amityville in MAY!
The Law Office of John M. Zenir, Esq.
2024 Conference Supporter
Bien Hecho Academy
2024 Conference Program Advertiser
You Gotta Believe
2024 Conference Exhibitor
Hudson Valley AGAPE Family Fun Day – Walkway Over the Hudson
The Hudson Valley AGAPE Team warmly invites you and your family to a delightful morning stroll over the world’s largest elevated pedestrian bridge – the Walkway Over the Hudson, on May 18th from 10 AM - 11 AM!
Rosin Steinhagen Mendel, PLLC
2024 Conference Sponsor
Conference Registration Now Open!
No May AGAPE Monthly educational Training because CONFERENCE is happening!! Get your tickets for the 35th Annual Foster Care and Adoption Conference!
The New York Foundling
2024 Conference Exhibitor
National Foster Parent Association
2024 Conference Beverage Break Sponsor
2024 Hudson Valley Connections LIVE (Orange and Sullivan Counties)
A Free, In-Person, Parent Support Group for adoptive, foster, or kinship families in the Hudson Valley ~ Encompassing Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester Counties.with a location easily accessible to those in Dutchess and Ulster Counties!
Due to COVID, we have suspended all our in person groups and events, but we have moved all our services successfully online! The AFFCNY. Network was created to provide a safe online space for New York’s adoptive, foster and kinship families to come together in the spirit of connection and support. You are invited to join us in the AFFCNY.Network!
The 24/7 HelpLine will continue to be available at 888-354-1342
We hope that everyone stays safe and healthy in the coming days.
Don’t miss the upcoming opportunities to engage!