Forestdale, Inc.
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Contact Information
67-35 112th Street
Forest Hills, NY 11375
United States
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Forest Hills, NY 11375
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9 AM-7 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM-7 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM-7 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM-7 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Since 1854, ensuring that children and families have the fundamental assets needed to thrive and live independently, and ensuring that children and families learn, love, and laugh.
Forestdale, a child welfare agency, is focusing on the particular needs of Queens' and Brooklyn communities and families. While traditional child-welfare programs are typically designed to ensure the safety of children, Forestdale is committed to going beyond the basics by actively pursuing cutting-edge and evidence-based approaches to address the changing needs of low-income families across these two boroughs. We embody this commitment by providing a comprehensive continuum of services to help children and families heal from trauma and overcome cycle of poverty.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Specialized / Therapeutic Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
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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Oct 24, 2018
Long travel but it was fine
Jun 04, 2018
Wonderful time and the meals great
May 31, 2018
(Translated by Google) It is an organization and has its regulations.
(Original)
Es una organización y tiene sus reglamentos.
Mar 09, 2018
Nice professional people pleasant atmosphere. Quiet country like setting in the concrete jungle
Jan 28, 2018
This AGENCY has been in been in existence from the late 1800. Starting at that time as a children's orphanage. Serving over the years they are now operating as one of the most successful foster care agencies In nyc, children coming into care through ACS or the court system are assessed by qualified social workers and seen by healthcare professionals then placed in adequate foster homes where all are qualified, thoroughly trained, foster parents. Serving as a resource caregiver to help children cope with their new surroundings. The agency is located in a quiet neighborhood on secured grounds for the protection of all the children. A security guard is there at the entrance to get any additional information before heading inside. Overall Forestdale is a good agency that does their best to provide children a professional caring environment to meet all their needs. While helping to provide necessary resources to reunite familes.