Family Miranda Rights | NYS S901/A1980
Requires child protective services to disclose information to parents and caretakers who are the subject of a child protective services investigation regarding the rights of the person under investigation.
The PAPA Act (Protecting All Parents and Adoptees) | federal bill HR6529
The Protecting All Parents and Adoptees (PAPA) Act would link existing state putative father registries creating a comprehensive national resource to "protect" father's rights and remove barriers in domestic infant adoption.
Considering a KinGap Expansion for Permanency in Older Children | 2024
We believe the extension of the definition of a “prospective relative guardian” for those older children stuck in foster care will provide additional permanency options for youth in danger of again out.
Register NOW for the 35th Annual New York State Foster Care and Adoption Conference!
Register NOW!! The full schedule is available NOW!! May 9 & 10, 2024; 35th Annual New York State Foster Care and Adoption Conference! Register now!!
NYS Bill S6720; Preserving Family Bonds Act – 2023
The Preserving Family Bonds Act, which the AFFCNY has opposed since its inception, has, once again, been Vetoed by Governor Hochul.
Support Families, Support the Coalition
The Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York has been providing valuable services to families for over 40 years. Donate Now to Support the Coalition!
Introducing our 2023 Storytellers
Introducing our 2023 Storytellers featured in our upcoming 2nd Annual Storytelling event SUPPORTING FAMILY! Get your tickets now!
Equal Citizenship for Children Act -HR1386
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the automatic acquisition of citizenship for certain children born outside the United States to a parent who is or becomes a United States citizen, and for other purposes.
NYS Senate Bill S7303
Requires insurance coverage for medical genetic testing for adoptees and persons placed in foster care
AFFCNY-NTI Coaching Consortium | Summer 24
The Adoption and Foster Care Therapist Network's AFFCNY-NTI Coaching Consortium provides ongoing support through 1 cohort meeting per month with other professionals led by National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training (NTI) Implementation Specialists. RSVP for New Cohort beginning June 2024