Spence-Chapin Adoption Services to Families and Children
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Contact Information
410 East 92nd Street
3rd floor
New York, NY 10128
United States
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3rd floor
New York, NY 10128
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Spence-Chapin is an accredited nonprofit organization that has been offering quality adoption services for more than 100 years. Our mission is to find adoptive homes for children in need here and in countries around the world.
Spence-Chapin’s roots can be traced to the early 1900s and the pioneering work of Clara Spence, and Dr. and Mrs. Henry Chapin, who independently established nurseries out of concern for homeless infants abandoned in hospitals and shelters. The Spence and Chapin nurseries each broke new ground in developing social work techniques for adoption and, after the merger, continued to pioneer in the adoption field.
Today, Spence-Chapin is proud of our role as a prominent voice and leading advocate for adoption, and of our commitment to the well being of all members of the adoption triad: birth parents, adoptive parents, and their children.
Services and information
- 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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Feb 10, 2019
If they are “better now” than they were years ago due to their identical twin separation study then they would at first notify any twins who don’t know about each other and tell them they have siblings and where they are, and two release the study for the public to be “better now” until then, the public will demand justice and continue writing 1 star reviews until your act changes. Cruel and demonic practice, really ask questions before you adopt here.
Jan 14, 2019
Small and well appointed...
fine to visit... probably has BARGAINS but i go only for somethingsi NEED. a sweater or platter ...
Jun 02, 2018
Unconscionable twin study separation study revealed on 2020 news program. For Louise wise adoption agency in 1960s.
Dec 20, 2017
I am a birth mother. Once the adoption was finalized, it seems like they just forgot about me.
I was told I would be provided counseling. 6 session provided and paid by them, and the rest would be on my private insurance. That's fair. I told them up front that I would need counseling right away. I still haven't been contacted to sign up for ANY counseling.
I gave birth almost 3 months ago.
I was told by my case worker that an "open adoption agreement" would be signed right away by both parties. Saying that I was to receive 4 emails with pictures 4 times a year, and 2 in person visits a year.
I have yet to receive or sign this agreement.
Again, gave birth almost 3 moths ago.
I was told that I could get financial help throughout this.
Since I had to miss work when I gave birth, I was told could get grocery money via gift card to a local a grocery chain. Keep in mind I am not a greedy person, But I do live paycheck to paycheck. And although I'm super grateful they would even offer, I counted on that, so when they didn't deliver, it was hard. I had to pay bills.
Lastly, I'm now stuck with the hospital bill. I asked my case worker for guidance to help with this, And she told me "Oh wow. That's a lot. I will ask around here." That was days ago. I get that I had private insurance, but the deductible and co-insurance that's due will ruin me financially. I honestly don't know what to do at this point.
I understand that they are a business, and therefore looking to make money, and they seem to cater to the adoptive parents more than anyone. But I guess I shouldn't complain since they found the most amazing family for my son, and that is the single most important part.
Jun 17, 2016
Great place for adoption information. As a birthmother this was the one place that I could go to for resources.