The Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York (“Coalition”) works to ensure no foster, adoptive or kinship care family in New York State feels alone or unsupported and that they have the services, tools, support, and community they need to nurture their children and thrive.
Each year, we reach:
- 2,000+ families, helping them become stronger and more capable of caring for their children (documented in research with Nim Tottenham, Ph.D., Columbia University);
- 500+ professionals working with caregivers and children in the child welfare system;
- and Over 160,000 individuals seeking comprehensive resources on our website with half a million views each year.
Your generous gift allows us to continue and expand vital Coalition programming including:
THE HELPLINE: the only free statewide, 24/7 helpline for foster parents, adoptive parents, kinship guardians, and professionals. Call 888.804.3575.
FOSTER AND KINSHIP CARE SUPPORT PROGRAM: caregivers can get questions answered, help solving problems, or receive training. We provide a network of local peer parent support groups and training opportunities throughout New York, regularly scheduled workshops, comprehensive resources on our website, and a closed Facebook parent group with over 1,800 foster and adoptive parents participating.
ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE THERAPIST NETWORK (AFCTN): we promote clinical training opportunities for mental health professionals to become competent in adoption, foster care, trauma, and attachment issues, maintain a vetted list of adoption competent therapists, and work to make therapy affordable for all families.
ADVOCACY: our efforts have resulted in improved legislation, greatly enhanced foster care reimbursement rates, statewide post-adoption services, a strong adoption subsidy program, and greater accountability of counties and agencies.
ADOPTION AND GUARDIANSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR EVERYONE (AGAPE): a signature program offered in 1/3 of New York counties, providing post-adoption and guardianship services to help vulnerable families thrive and stay together. This includes assessment, counseling, referrals, case management and in-home support, advocacy, parent education and youth support services, and other resources.
And so much more! Come visit us at AFFCNY.org to learn more about the Coalition. our amazing team, and the vital work we do throughout New York State!
