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Become a Foster or Adoptive Parent

Adopt or Foster?

Adopt or Foster, Which is Right for You? Find out more about these two ways of parenting.

Meet some special families and hear their heartwarming stories.



Support Resources and Events

Free books about adoption and foster care

Orientation Sessions
Adoption and Foster Care orientations happen throughout the City and in nearby communities. To learn more and to find an orientation session in your neighborhood please contact us at (212) 676-WISH.

Sign up for the Adoption and Foster Care Email Newsletter

Find useful books and links about adoption and foster care.


The Foster Care Process

Listen to Foster Care Radio Ad Provide a temporary home for a child who desperately needs a safe, stable environment.  Learn the steps to becoming a foster parent

Find answers to frequently asked questions.

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The Adoption Process

Wednesday's Child

How Do I Adopt?
Get started on the process and get answers to your questions. Adoption in ten easy steps!

Meet Our Kids
There are many children in NYC who need families to love and care for them.  Learn more about them through photos, bios, and their own words.

Wednesday's Child
An award-winning program featuring children who need adoptive homes. In New York City, Wednesday's Child airs each Wednesday and Sunday on NBC 4. Meet this week's child

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