August 25, 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.
AGAPE Caregiver Connection LIVE for Putnam and Rockland Counties
A Free, In-Person, Parent Support Group for adoptive, foster, or kinship families in Putnam and Rockland Counties. Monthly every 2nd Tuesday from 6:30- to 8:000 PM.
NYC AGAPE Juneteenth Family Fun Day Manhattan 6/19
The NYC AGAPE Team invites all AGAPE families to join us as we join in with some Juneteenth celebrations!
AGAPE Long Island Caregiver Connection LIVE forNassau and Suffolk
A Free, In-Person, Parent Support Group for adoptive, foster, or kinship families in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Monthly every 4th Tuesday from 6:30- to 8:000 PM in Old Bethpage..
AGAPE Hudson Valley Family Fun Day – Movie Night (Inside Out)
The Hudson Valley AGAPE Team invites all HV AGAPE families to our New Paltz office for Movie Night! We'll be showing Disney's Inside Out on July 26th from 6 PM - 8 PM!
AGAPE Central New York’s Caregiver Connection LIVE for Chemung County
A Free, In-Person, Parent Support Group for adoptive, foster, or kinship families in CNY (with a corresponding Youth Hangout!) Monthly every 4th Thursday from 6:30- to 7:30 PM in Elmira.
AGAPE Central New York’s Youth Hangouts for Chemung County
Join the Central New York AGAPE team for a fun filled night of connection created specifically for youths of enrolled AGAPE families aged 17 and under. Monthly every 4th Thursday from 6:30- to 7:30 PM in Elmira, NY.
AGAPE Long Island’s Youth Hangouts for Nassau Suffolk
Join the Long Island AGAPE team for a fun filled night of connection created specifically for youth 17 and under. Monthly every 4th Tuesday from 6:30- to 8:00 PM in Old Bethpage!
AGAPE Central New York Caregiver Connection LIVE! for Chemung County AM
Meets monthly on third Thursday 12:30-1:30pm | A Free, In-Person, Parent Support Group for adoptive, foster, guardian or kinship families in Central New York with a location easily accessible for our Chemung families!
AGAPE Hudson Valley Family Fun Day – Ice Cream Social and Arts & Craft Night
The Hudson Valley AGAPE Team invites all HV AGAPE families to our New Paltz office for an ice cream social to kick off summer!Join us on Friday, June 7th from 6:00 PM -7:30 PM!
AGAPE Hudson Valley Family Fun Day – Vanderbilt Mansion
The Hudson Valley AGAPE Team warmly invites you and your family to join us on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at the Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site in Hyde Park for an afternoon in the sun!
AGAPE Hudson Valley 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.
AGAPE Putnam/Rockland Family Fun Day
For AGAPE Families in Putnam and Rockland Counties! Bring your family for a day of connection through play!
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!