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Foster & Adoptive Family Alliance of Westchester
Our alliance unites foster and adoptive families to support, educate and empower each other.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What questions do I ask during an initial placement?

What questions do I ask when a child arrives for Respite care?

Is there a dictionary for Foster/Adoptive Parents?

I need help locating child care! Where do I start?

What supports are available at WIHD?

Are any WIHD services available post-adoption?

Is there support available for kinship or guardians not supported by DSS?

Can I adopt without fostering through DSS?

Are children available for adoption today?

Is there a list of lawyers that accept the direct DSS payment?


GUIDES

Dave Thomas’ Step by Step guide to post adoption

NYS Foster Parent Manual

NYS Foster Parents Guide to Adoption

What to know before adopting a child


FORMS

Expense form

SCR clearance

Social security request form


Do you need a car seat, crib, stroller, children’s clothing?

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Check out our Facebook page for available items.

Don’t have Facebook, no worries email us today.

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Are you in need of Respite?

Join our Respite Registry here.

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Why should you become a Foster Parent?


To learn more, dial 2-1-1 or click here.

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