Catholic Family Center
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Contact Information
87 North Clinton Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604
United States
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Rochester, NY 14604
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9 AM-9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM-9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Comprehensive services that support strong families.
Building and strengthening families, as well as individuals within families, is at the very heart of the support Catholic Charities provides to children and their parents and guardians.
From adoption services to early intervention to help keep families together, to foster care for youth from all over the world fleeing abuse, neglect, and violence. All of our services and programs are focused on helping families build, strengthen, and achieve their full potential.
Our mission: We walk with the most vulnerable as they journey toward independence, with dignity, to reach their full human potential. As a member of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, we advocate for those in need throughout every stage of life and work in partnership with faith communities of all denominations and with those who are committed to addressing local needs.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- Adoption
- Other
Requirements to become a foster parent
Raising foster children is a rewarding and life-changing experience. You can make a real difference in a child's life, helping them on a path toward success.
Remember that fostering affects the whole family, so talk to your partner and biological children if you're considering this journey. Learn more about what to expect and ensure it fits your lifestyle. You must be healthy and have enough time and energy to care for a child and meet their needs. This is important for gaining foster parent approval because every child must have this foundation of support.
Each state has requirements for foster parents. In New York, applicants must:
- Be 21 years of age or older
- Live in a safe and stable environment
- Have enough space for a foster child
- Show financially stability
- Prove that all family members are in good health
- Pass a background check
- Clear a home safety inspection
- Attend required foster parent training
- Complete the Home Study process
- Provide a minimum of three character references
Foster families in New York can rent or own their homes. Adults can become foster parents no matter their marital or divorce status. All adults who are living in the home with foster children must pass the New York required criminal background check. Every adult must complete both state and federal background checks and undergo fingerprinting.
Interested candidates can make the first call to foster services and get the approval and licensing process started. Contact the New York Office of Children and Family Services (NYOCFS) or your local Department of Social Services (DSS). The first step after expressing interest will be to attend a foster orientation. Potential foster parents can learn about the approval process at the event and get questions answered by a foster child advocate.
The foster parent training requirement begins with pre-service training. After getting licensed, foster parents must participate in ongoing training and educational programs.
Ratings and Reviews
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Aug 20, 2018
Long waits!! I don't know what's going on here but it takes way too long for you to get assisted even if you have an appointment still takes a long time. I know they are a non-profit organization and they help people with all sorts of problems and issues but it takes a long time for you to get help and way too long for you to meet someone even though you might have an appointment.
Jul 29, 2018
Catholic Family Center was a solid organization with a stellar reputation back in the day when they were on Chestnut St. The delivery of services was top notch and the quality of care was second-to-none. You would have been hard-pressed to find more caring people like Sister Alycia, Bernadette Slater or Mary Jo Crimi, or a dedicated agency. Fast forward, post-millennial, the organization has changed direction altogether in the name of "progress", to the detriment of the community however. CFC has slipped in the ranks --it is not the premiere organization that it once was. Sad but, true.
Jul 25, 2018
CFC is a phenomenal organization. As you walk through our community and see people in need and hope that there are resources, support and caring professionals available to help them, CFC is all of that and more. We are a stronger, healthier city because of CFC.
Apr 05, 2018
A wonderful organization with lovely, caring people.
Jun 29, 2017
I am grateful that such an inspirational and community oriented organization allowed me the opportunity to intern with them. It has been a rewarding and positive experience with them thus far.