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...is a support and advocacy organization, serving foster and adoptive families
in Oneida, Madison, and Herkimer Counties in central New York State. Our mission
is to function as a support and advocacy organization for foster and adoptive
families and children.
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strive to ensure that
all children live in a permanent, safe and nurturing
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FAFSS
Is Dedicated To: -
Recruiting Families for children
waiting for adoption -
Assisting
& Encouraging Prospective Parents through the adoption or foster care
process -
Providing
Support, Training and Education for adoptive and foster families after placement -
Advocating for waiting children
by educating policy makers. We provide support during court proceedings, and initiate
discussions with family court judges -
Working
with the
Department of Social Services. We are committed to working with the leadership
and caseworkers in the districts we serve.
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FAFSS
Provides: -
Support
Groups that meet on a regular basis to provide fellowship and information
to foster and adoptive parents (See our meeting schedule for more information)
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Training
Workshops which are provided on topics such as ADHD, sex abuse, behavior management,
law guardian issues, and Trans-racial and Trans-cultural parenting -
Referral
Services made by Email, mail, phone or in person for: -
Telephone
Support available for families everyday, around the clock -
An Educational
Advocate available for foster families for school related issues -
Social
Events scheduled periodically for our member families |
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