New York Statewide Central Register

provided by New York State Office of Children and Family Services

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New York State Office of Children and Family Services

52 Washington Street
Capital View Office Park
Rensselaer NY 12144
Toll Free:
844-697-3505
(24 Hours Adult Protective Services)
Toll Free:
866-505-7233
(To report the desire to abandon a child or the abandonment of a child)
Toll Free:
800-345-5437
(Information line for child care, adoption, foster care)
Toll Free:
800-342-3720
(24 Hours Child Abuse Hotline)
TDD/TTY:
800-638-5163
Main:
518-473-7793
Hours:
M-F 8:30AM-5:00PM.
Bus Service:

Bus service.

Disabilities Access:

Accessible.

Email:
info​@ocfs.ny.gov
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Rochester Regional Office

259 Monroe Avenue
3rd floor, Suite 301
Rochester NY 14607
Toll Free:
844-697-3505
(24 Hours Adult Protective Services)
Toll Free:
866-505-7233
(To report the desire to abandon a child or the abandonment of a child)
Toll Free:
800-345-5437
(Information line for child care, adoption, foster care)
Toll Free:
800-342-3720
(24 Hours Child Abuse Hotline)
TDD/TTY:
800-638-5163
Service/Intake:
585-238-8201
(Child Welfare Services)
Main:
585-238-8531
(Child Care Services)
Hours:
M-F 9:00AM-5:00PM.
Bus Service:

Bus service.

Disabilities Access:

Accessible.

Email:
info​@ocfs.ny.gov
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Syracuse Regional Office

100 S Salina Street
Suite 350
Syracuse NY 13202
Toll Free:
844-697-3505
(24 Hours Adult Protective Services)
Toll Free:
866-505-7233
(To report the desire to abandon a child or the abandonment of a child)
Toll Free:
800-345-5437
(Information line for child care, adoption, foster care)
Toll Free:
800-342-3720
(24 Hours Child Abuse Hotline)
TDD/TTY:
800-638-5163
Service/Intake:
315-423-1200
(Child Welfare Services)
Main:
315-423-1202
(Child Care Services)
Hours:
M-F 8:30AM-4:30PM.
Bus Service:

Bus service.

Disabilities Access:

Wheelchair accessible.

Email:
info​@ocfs.ny.gov

* Offers a hotline to report suspected child abuse. 

  • Assistance with emergency placement of abused or neglected children at risk. 
  • Assessment for requests for foster care and adoption. 

* Provides a registry of child abuse reports in New York State to encourage more complete reporting of child abuse and maltreatment. 

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Eligibility: None.

Application Process: Call for information.

Required Documentation: Call for information.

Fees: No fee for service.

Coverage Note: New York State.

Languages:

 

New York State Office of Children and Family Services oversees policies, programming, and services for children, youth, and families throughout New York State.