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Adoption and Foster Care Services

provided by Ontario County Department of Social Services/DSS

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Ontario County Department of Social Services Canandaigua

3010 County Complex Drive
Canandaigua NY 14424
Service/Intake:
585-396-4111
Toll Free:
877-814-6907
Main:
585-396-4060
Hours:
M-F 8:30AM-5:00PM.
Bus Service:

CATS bus stops at the office every 2 hours.

Disabilities Access:

Wheelchair Accessible.

* Provides foster care services.

  • Temporary placement for children at-risk.
  • Foster parent recruitment.
  • Foster parent training and certification.

* Offers adoption services.

  • Certification of prospective adoptive families.
  • Places children in DSS foster care with adoptive families.

Eligibility: Certification by the Department of Social Services according to New York State regulations. Complete pre-certification training program. Cooperate with a background investigation. Annual homestudy update and recertification.

Application Process: Call for information.

Required Documentation: Call for information.

Fees: No fees for service except for attorney fees.

Coverage Note: Ontario County.

 

Ontario County Department of Social Services/DSS provides comprehensive social services programs.