AFFCNY – Support, Information and Advocacy for Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Families
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The Coalition unites foster, adoptive and kinship care families, giving them a voice and providing the support, information and advocacy. By fostering communication and collaboration between families, agencies and concerned citizens, we seek to ensure the stability, well-being and permanency of all children touched by the child welfare system.
AFFCNY – Support, Information and Advocacy for Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Families
2d ago
The Hudson Valley AGAPE Team invites active HV AGAPE families to a family-friendly afternoon of apple picking, tractor rides, and a corn maze on September 28th from 4PM - 6PM ..read more
AFFCNY – Support, Information and Advocacy for Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Families
3d ago
The Hudson Valley AGAPE Team invites all adoptive, foster, kinship and guardianship families to join us at Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site in Hyde Park for an afternoon in the sun on September 8, 2024 from 2PM - 4PM ..read more
AFFCNY – Support, Information and Advocacy for Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Families
3d ago
Join the Central New York AGAPE team for a fun filled night of connection created specifically for youths of enrolled AGAPE families aged 17 and under. Monthly every 3rd Thursday from 6:30- to 7:30 PM in Endicott, NY ..read more
AFFCNY – Support, Information and Advocacy for Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Families
4d ago
A Free, In-Person, Parent Support Group for adoptive, foster, or kinship families in Central New York with a convenient location in Broome County. Monthly every 3rd Thursday from 6:30- to 7:30 PM in Endicott, NY ..read more
AFFCNY – Support, Information and Advocacy for Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Families
1w ago
Don't miss out on this opportunity to bond with fellow families while creating lasting memories with your kids. Join us at Belmont Lake Park on September 17th from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM ..read more
AFFCNY – Support, Information and Advocacy for Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Families
1w ago
New York State Foster and Adoption Organization Expands Legal Services with LIFT-UP Program
The Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York’s legal services program, LIFT-UP: Legal Services & Information For Families To Uphold Protections aims to assist underserved and/or low- to moderate-income families in New York who are involved in civil legal issues related to adoption, foster care, and kinship guardianship.
(New York) Families often need to navigate the child welfare administrative, social services, and legal systems to ensure the well-being of the children in their care ..read more
AFFCNY – Support, Information and Advocacy for Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Families
1w ago
Join the Hudson Valley AGAPE team for a fun filled night of connection created specifically for youth aged 4 to 14. Monthly every 2nd Monday from 6:30- to 8:30 PM in Goshen, NY ..read more
AFFCNY – Support, Information and Advocacy for Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Families
1w ago
Join the Hudson Valley AGAPE team for a fun filled night of connection created specifically for youth aged 4 to 14. Monthly every 1st Monday from 6:30- to 8:30 PM in Poughkeepsie, NY ..read more
AFFCNY – Support, Information and Advocacy for Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Families
1w ago
The New York City AGAPE Team invites adoptive, kinship and foster families in the five boroughs to come out and meet our team! Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at The Resident’s Association of the James Weldon Johnson Houses (1833 Lexington Ave, NYC- between E112th & E115th ..read more
AFFCNY – Support, Information and Advocacy for Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Families
1w ago
This program will teach participants about the warning signs and risk factors of suicide, how to intervene with someone considering suicide, and how to refer them to the appropriate form of help. The workshop will be presented by Eric Van Deusen; a certified QPR Suicide Prevention Instructor and Outreach Specialist for Rise Life Services’ Suicide Prevention Program. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, contact 988 to connect with a crisis counselor 24/7.
Eric Van Deusen is the Outreach Specialist with Rise Life Services’ Suicide P ..read more