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Regional Permanency Resource Center

Statewide Post Adoption Support: A Vision Realized

Beginning in April 2019, the Coalition’s Adoptive and Guardianship Assistance Program for Everyone (AGAPE) will grow to serve four more counties – Madison, Cortland, Cayuga and Chenango.  In total, we will provide post adoption services through OCFS’s Regional Permanency Resource Centers.

November is National Adoption Awareness Month; #Just Listen

As the month progresses and we all have the opportunity to engage others in conversations about adoption, foster and kinship care, let’s make the effort to really listen to and elevate the voices of those most affected. We need to look to the input of adult adoptees; to recognize their journey, celebrate their experiences, and value their voice.

foster apretns speak casting call

Casting for Foster Care Documentary Training Film; Ithaca

We’ll be coming to the Ithaca area soon and are looking to continue doing short interviews with foster parents interested in speaking about their experiences. If you are interested in participating, please fill out the form.

On Wednesday July 11, 2018, a House Committee added an amendment to the House Appropriations Bill that funds the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education for FY2019. This "Aderholt amendment" mirrors the language in the Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act

The Coalition Opposing the Aderholt Amendment

The “Aderholt Amendment” would allow foster care and adoption service providers across the country to discriminate against both children and potential parents based on sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and marital status.

Veto A5036B

Fifteen Reasons Why A5036B Must Not Become Law in New York

    In general, the fight for Adoptee Rights in New York, and in many states around the country, centers on legislation to restore adult access to their original birth […]

What’s Going on Around the State:

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Reframing Parenting Training; Ulster

February 19, 2019
Old Dutch Church
272 Wall Street Kingston, NY 12401
845-679-9900 Family Information and Resources / Parent Education and Training / Parent Support Groups

FREE workshop series for adoptive and guardianship parents raising children with adverse childhood experiences or difficult past histories.


DURING THIS SIX WEEK SERIES WE WILL EXPLORE:

  • Building connections with your child before correcting their misbehaviors by using an attitude of play, acceptance, curiosity, and empathy.

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FREE workshop series for adoptive and guardianship parents raising children with adverse childhood experiences or difficult past histories.


DURING THIS SIX WEEK SERIES WE WILL EXPLORE:

  • Building connections with your child before correcting their misbehaviors by using an attitude of play, acceptance, curiosity, and empathy.

  • Supporting your child through their sometimes difficult behavior to get them back on track to more socially acceptable behavior.

  • Concepts of self-care, figure out where your relationship with your child is blocked and how to deepen connections with them.


Refreshments provided. Childcare available with advanced registration.

Open to all adoptive parents and relative caregivers who have guardianship of the child in their care.  Foster parents and relatives with custody also welcome depending on space.

Register Now!


Tuesdays from 5:30 to 8:30 PM  1/15 through 3/5 at the Old Dutch Church located at  272 Wall Street, Kingston (please note: program time frame has been extended due to winter weather)


    Check all that apply.
  • Please tell us about the children that will be attending with you.

  • Attestation for AGAPE Services

    I attest that my family was formed by adoption or guardianship via a court order. I understand that the services provided by AGAPE are for adoptive and guardianship families. By indicating here, I understand that I may be asked by AFFCNY to provide proof of adoption or guardianship and certify that I will provide this documentation upon request.
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Reframing Parenting Training; Tompkins Winter Series

February 19, 2019
Ithaca Friends Quaker Meeting House
120 3rd St, Ithaca, NY 14850
607-272-0034 Family Information and Resources / Parent Education and Training / Parent Support Groups / Supportive Events http://

FREE workshop series for adoptive and guardianship parents raising children with adverse childhood experiences or difficult past histories.


DURING THIS  SIX WEEK SERIES WE WILL EXPLORE:

  • Building connections with your child before correcting their misbehaviors by using an attitude of play, acceptance, curiosity, and empathy.

More

FREE workshop series for adoptive and guardianship parents raising children with adverse childhood experiences or difficult past histories.


DURING THIS  SIX WEEK SERIES WE WILL EXPLORE:

  • Building connections with your child before correcting their misbehaviors by using an attitude of play, acceptance, curiosity, and empathy.

  • Supporting your child through their sometimes difficult behavior to get them back on track to more socially acceptable behavior.

  • Concepts of self-care, figure out where your relationship with your child is blocked and how to deepen connections with them.


Open to all adoptive parents and relative caregivers who have guardianship of the child in their care.  Foster parents and relatives with custody also welcome depending on space.

Light dinner and refreshments provided. Childcare available with advanced registration.

 Register Now!


Tuesdays from 5:30 to 8:30 PM on 2/5, 2/19, 2/26, 13/5, 3/12 and 3/19 at the Ithaca Friends Quaker Meeting House located at 120 Third Street in Ithaca.  (please note: program time frame has been extended due to winter weather)

    Check all that apply.
  • Please tell us about the children that will be attending with you.

  • Attestation for AGAPE Services

    I attest that my family was formed by adoption or guardianship via a court order. I understand that the services provided by AGAPE are for adoptive and guardianship families. By indicating here, I understand that I may be asked by AFFCNY to provide proof of adoption or guardianship and certify that I will provide this documentation upon request.
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Black History Celebration; Suffolk

February 20, 2019
Suffolk Independent Living Organization Inc. (SILO)
755 Waverly Ave, Holtsville, NY 11742
631-598-1983 Advocacy and Outreach / Family Information and Resources / Parent Education and Training / Supportive Events






Presented by community activist and historian Carol A. Gordon.





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Presented by community activist and historian Carol A. Gordon.





Carol A. Gordon will be speaking about the civil rights movement and its connection to current events.









Carol A. Gordon is the Founder, President & Curator of Unspoken History Treasures, a private collection of over 35 years of African American artifacts. The Collection is inspired by her late uncle, Thomas Bramble, who knew that important historical artifacts not publicized at that time, but popular with collectors now, were rapidly being lost. She teaches African American History using actual museum quality artifacts. Carol also has tours, and gives presentations to the community, giving a voice to the artifacts from our ancestors by telling of our rich history.





The collection teaches you:






“You have to know where you came from in order to know where you are going”.







Unspoken History Treasures has recently been featured on Verizon FIOS1 series “Heroes on Long Island” and on News 12 “Black History Month Series 2012”, as well as “Diversity Long Island”. Carol also has been featured in many newspaper articles throughout Long Island.





Open to all adoptive, foster and guardianship families





RSVP Now!





Wednesday, February 20th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the SILO Offices located at 755 Waverly Avenue in Holtsville





  • Check all that apply.
  • Attestation for AGAPE Services

    I attest that my family was formed by adoption or guardianship via a court order. I understand that the services provided by AGAPE are for adoptive and guardianship families. By indicating here, I understand that I may be asked by AFFCNY to provide proof of adoption or guardianship and certify that I will provide this documentation upon request.

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ABOUT THE COALITION


The Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York was founded in 1975 as the New York State Citizens Coalition. The Coalition provides support, information and advocacy for foster, kinship and adoptive families in the Empire State and the professionals who serve them.

A member of the National Foster Parent Association and Voice for Adoption.



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