Name: Ask Amy
Start: 2020-09-01T09:00:00+0000
Location: **Online**

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Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York

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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.

801, 2020

How to Request Pre-Adoption Original Birth Certificates in New York

2020-08-06T16:43:11-04:00January 8th, 2020|

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.

1710, 2019

Waiting Children who Need Homes

2019-11-07T15:21:49-05:00October 17th, 2019|

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.

2506, 2024

NYC AGAPE Family Fun Day: Movie Night: Inside Out 2: The Teen Years

2024-06-25T09:38:57-04:00June 25th, 2024|

The New York City AGAPE Team invites adoptive, kinship and foster families in the five boroughs to join us at the AMC Magic Johnson Theater, in Manhattan, on July 3, 2024

2506, 2024

NYC AGAPE Family Fun Day – Sip & Pour

2024-06-25T11:37:26-04:00June 25th, 2024|

The New York City AGAPE Team invites adoptive, kinship and foster families in the five boroughs to join us at the Goodwill Community Center on June 26 2024 from 7:00 PM PM to 9:00 PM for an evening of artistic expression!

2506, 2024

CNY AGAPE Family Fun Day: Cayuga County – July 2024

2024-06-25T07:20:32-04:00June 25th, 2024|

Join the CNY AGAPE team for a FREE FAMILY FUN DAY at Fillmore Glen State Park in Moravia, NY!! Register now for July 21st!

2406, 2024

Long Island AGAPE Family Fun Day – Tye Dye!

2024-06-25T07:28:08-04:00June 24th, 2024|

The Long Island AGAPE Team invites all LI AGAPE families to join us at in Old Bethpage on July 16, 2024 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM for an evening of tye dying!

2406, 2024

AGAPE Hudson Valley Family Fun Day at Bowdoin Park

2024-06-25T09:41:30-04:00June 24th, 2024|

The Hudson Valley AGAPE Team invites all HV AGAPE families to join us at Bowdoin Park on Sunday, July 21st from 2:00 PM-4:00 PM

2006, 2024

Debbie Lesperance

2024-06-20T14:09:16-04:00June 20th, 2024|

Family Support Specialist debbie@affcny.org | 631.598.1983

2006, 2024

Allison Juszkiewicz

2024-06-20T14:09:24-04:00June 20th, 2024|

Family Support Specialist allison@affcny.org | 845.679.9900

2006, 2024

Rosalyn Rivera

2024-06-20T14:09:34-04:00June 20th, 2024|

Administrative Coordinator rosalyn@affcny.org | 646.688.4321

2006, 2024

Yubelis Valerio

2024-06-20T12:32:07-04:00June 20th, 2024|

Family Support Specialist yubelis@affcny.org | 917.349.4299

2006, 2024

Loretta Tayar

2024-06-20T12:28:50-04:00June 20th, 2024|

AGAPE New York City Director loretta@affcny.org | 718.864.7881

2006, 2024

Desiree Moore

2024-06-20T12:39:08-04:00June 20th, 2024|

Family Support Specialist desiree@affcny.org | 516.425.8814

2006, 2024

Dequonna Rashida Mills

2024-06-20T12:14:34-04:00June 20th, 2024|

Family Support Specialist dequonna@affcny.org | 609.382.1142

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!