Region VI

Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island

Due to the large number of parent groups in New York City, groups are divided into agency-affiliated groups
and foster/adoptive parent associations serving parents region wide.

General Foster & Adoptive Parent Support Groups

Adoptive Families of Older Children, Inc.

EMAIL: info@adoptolder.org WEB: www.adoptolder.org

Area Served: 5 Boroughs of New York City
Services: Information and referral, suppport network, social events, monthly meetings, telephone counseling
Contacts:
Roberta Bentz-Letts
P.O. Box 670194
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 380-7234

Joyce Wilcox
365 W. 28th Street, #10J
New York, NY 10001
(212) 305-9081

Adoptive Parents Committee, Inc. (APC)

Board of Governors, P.O. Box 3525, Church Street Station, NY, NY 10008
WEB: www.adoptiveparents.org/

Area Served: New York State, New Jersey, and Connecticut
Services: Pre adoption workshops, monthly meetings (each chapter), post adoption workshops, legislative education, annual conference
Contacts:
Mark and Monica Holly, Co-Presidents
970 Thompson Dr.
Bay Shore, NY
631-376-0347, 631-422-3039
Maholly@aol.com

Adoptive Parents Committee / New York City

Board of Governors, P.O. Box 3525, Church Street Station, NY, NY 10008
WEB: http://www.adoptiveparents.org/nyc_chap.html

Area Served: 5 Boroughs of New York City
Services: Information and referral, support network, social events, meetings, advocacy for children and parents, speakers, pre and post adoption workshops, legislative education, National Adoption Month activities, . Includes a support group for APC members who havew adopted transracially.
Contacts:
Sam Pitkowsky
254 Seaman Ave
New York, NY
212-304-8479, 212-942-9708
samapc@aol.com

Caryn Dav0s, Support Group for White Parents of Children of Color
646 369 5294
carynterri@msn.com

Catholic Adoptive Parents Association, Inc. (CAPA)

Area Served: New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut
Services: Pre and post adoption support, quarterly newsletter, parenting workshops, family social events, annual media award for positive portrayal of adoption. Members welcome from all religious backgrounds.
Contacts:
John Richardson
74-07 Kessel Street
Forest Hills, NY 11375-7740
(718) 793-6276
(212) 820-7740 FAX

Center Kids: The Family Program of the Lesbian and Gay
Community Services Center of New York

EMAIL: centerkids@gaycenter.org WEB: http://www.gaycenter.org/programs/pubpol/kids.html

Area Served: New York City Metro Region
Services: Information and referral, on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender family issues, social and recreational networking events for LGBT parents and children, support groups for parents and those considering parenthood, bi-monthly newsletter: Family Talk.
Contact:
Tenny Boggis, Director
One Little West 12th Street,
New York, NY 10014
(212) 620-7310

Wayne Steinham
1171 Fr Capodanno Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 987-6747
waynenyc@gmail.com

Circle of Support

WEB: www.nyc.gov/html/acs/html/support_families/circle_of_support.shtml

Area Served: 5 Boroughs of New York City
Services: Monthly neighborhood foster and adoptive parent support group meetings organized and run by neighborhood foster parents and supported by the NYC Administration for Children's Services. Dinner and childcare provided at all meetings. See website for list of neighborhood groups and contact person.
Contact:
Judy Totter
150 William St. 5th Floor
New York, NY 10038
212-442-5629
Judi.Trotter@dfa.state.ny.us

Families with Children from China-New York City

EMAIL: GreaterNYFCC@aol.com WEB: http://www.fccny.org

Area Served: 5 Boroughs of New York City, Long Island, New Jersey, Connecticut
Services: Information and referral, support network, social events, meetings as needed, buddy system, newsletter, cultural events, education services, adoption information workshops, adoption advocacy
Contacts:
David Youtz, President
P.O. Box 237065, Ansonia Station, NY, NY 10023
(212) 579-0115
David.Youtz@msdw.com

Mary Lou Cooper Green, Vice President
Coopergree@aol.com

Manhatten/Bronx
Elizabeth Moore
321 East 43rd St. #501
New York, NY 10016
(212) 983-2996
mmoorre@msn.com

Brooklyn/Queens/Staten Island
Cathy Dempsey
547 11th St.
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 788-3165
dempseycj@aol.com

Betsy Mair
44 Prospect Park West #E1
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 499-2279
e.mair@worldnet.att.net

Families for Russian and Ukrainian Adoption (FRUA) - NYC Chapter

WEB: http://www.orgsites.com/ny/fruanewyorkcity/

Area Served: New York City
Services: Support network, information on Russian culture, social events, resource on Russian and Ukranian adoption
Contact:
Carol Becker, President
212-371-0118
Carolb201@aol.com

Betsy Sheri, Vice President
bscherl@aol.com

Gay International Families

Area Served: New York City Area
Services: Social activities, support network for LGBT parents who have adopted internationally
Contact:
Angeline Acain
PO Box 750852
Forest Hills, NY 11375
718-997-0392
acain@gis.net

Grandparents Advocacy Project

WEB: http://gap.homestead.com/files/homeframe.htm

Area Served: New York City Area
Services: Information and referral, advocacy, support network, newsletter, monthly forums, social activities, respite
Contact:
Kathryn Gibson
1595 Metropolitan Ave, #6G
Bronx, NY 10462-6248
718-863-4776
keggap@optonline.net

Latin America Parents Association (LAPA)

P.O. Box 339, Brooklyn, NY 11234
EMAIL: info@lapa.com WEB: http://www.lapa.com

Area Served: New York State and National
Services: Assist those seeking to adopt children from Latin America, support before, during and after adoption, meetings and social events, newsletter ("Que Tal?") published 3 times a year.
Contacts:
Joe Tartaglia
718-236-8689

New York Singles Adopting Children, Inc.

P.O. Box 472, Glen Oaks, NY 11004 TELEPHONE: (212) 259-9402

Area Served: New York City, Westchester County and Long Island
Services: Information and referral,support network, monthly meetings, play groups, social events, discussion groups, quarterly newsletter, membership directory, speakers, annual picnic and holiday party
Contact:
Carolyn Sofia
(516) 246-8157
mitzvahmom@aol.com

Barbara Perrin
694 DeGraw St
Brooklyn NY 11217
(718) 622-1665

New York State Foster and Adoptive Parents Association, Inc.

PO Box 120151, St Albans NY 11412

Area Served: New York State
Services: Information and referral, recruitment services, newsletter, assistance in developing new associations, legislative advocacy, annual conference, organizational training for local associations, foster and adoptive parent training, Albany and New York City meetings

Contacts:

Renee Bess GBolagun, Executive Director
800-790-3690
BessSTAlbns@aol.com

Agency-Affiliated Foster & Adoptive Parent Associations

Catholic Home Bureau Foster & Adoptive Parents Association

Area Served: 5 Boroughs of New York City
Services: Information and referral, meetings 4th Thursday of the month, organize families and foster children trips, Madison Square Garden shows, Christmas Party
Contacts:
Victoria Torres
PO Box 117
Yonkers, NY 10704
(914) 375-3746

Wilder Pognon
24 Longbeach Road
Hempstead, NY
(516) 564-0238

Episcopal Social Services Foster & Adoptive Parent Association

Area Served: New York City
Services: Information and referral
Contact:
Lana Cheri
Epsicopal Social Services
305 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10026
(212) 675-1000

Forestdale Foster and Adoptive Parents Association

Area Served: New York City Area
Services: Information and referral, Support Network, Regular meetings, Youth Scholarship Program, Social Events
Contact:
Diane Dunk, Vice President
168-10 127th Ave #100
Jamaica, NY 111435
(718) 712-3878
ddunk10726@aol.com

Graham Windham Foster Parent Associaton

Area Served: Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan
Services: Information and referral
Contact:
Agency contact: David Megley, Director, Foster Care and Adoption
Graham Windham Services for Children
33 Irving Place
New York, NY 10003
(212) 529-6445

Harlem Dowling Westside Center Foster and Adoptive Parents Council

Area Served: 5 Boroughs of New York City
Services: Monthly meetings, scholarships to students, information and support system to foster and adoptive parents and their families, trips and outings, conference attendance, and NYSFAPA support
Contact:
Brenda Burns
112 E. 128 St. #4G
New York, NY 10035
(212) 831-0099

HeartShare Foster and Adoptive Parents Association

Area Served: 5 Boroughs of New York City
Services: Information and referral, support network, social events, monthly meetings, recruitment, scholarships for foster children
Contact:
Nalin Gorbert
191 Joralemon Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 422-4200

Jewish Child Care Association Ametz Adoption Program Support Groups

EMAIL: ametz@jccany.org WEB: www.jccany.org

Area Served: Metro Area
Services: The Ametz Adoption Program offers pre and post adoption support groups and workshops for couples and singles in all stages of the adoption process. Most sessions require a $20.00 Registration Fee. See website for more information
Contact:
Jewish Child Care Association of NYC
120 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
212-425-3333

Leake and Watts Foster and Adoptive Parents

Area Served: Bronx
Services: Information and referral, support network
Contact:
Ann Purnell
100-12 Alcot Place #12H
Bronx, NY 10462
718-379-2038

Lakeside Foster and Adoptive Parent Association

Area Served: NYC Metropolitan Area
Services: The group meets on the third Saturday of each month to share ideas and provide kinship. Often meetings feature guest speakers such as caseworkers, social workers, and other key personnel who provide valuable information and general advice. Other times, meetings provide an opportunity to socialize: annual picnics, shopping trips and bus trips to Atlantic City add to the fun.”
Contact:
info@lakesidefamily.org
25 Chapel St Brooklyn
718-523-6190

Little Flower Children Services Foster Parent Advisory Board

Area Served: 5 Boroughs of New York City
Services: Information and referral, support network, monthly meetings
Contact:
Antoinette Sumter Cotman
119-29 130th Street
S. Ozone Park, New York 11420
718 322-1173
anntenet@aol.com

New Alternatives Post Legal Adoption Network (PLAN)

Area Served: New York City
Services: provides a wide range of support services for families who have adopted children with physical disabilities and/or chronic illnesses.Includes Parent support groups, Parenting skills workshops, Children and adolescent groups, Information and referral services and Service consultation services. Any family in the New York City metropolitan area who has adopted a child with special medical needs is welcome to utilize PLAN's services.
Contacts:
Carol Hirsch, Director of PLAN
15 W 26th St 8th Fl
New York, New York 10010
212-696-1550
plan@nac-inc.org.

New York Council on Adoptable Children

EMAIL: coac@erols.com WEB: www.coac.org

Area Served: New York City, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester Counties
Services: Recruitment, preparation and referral of prospective adoptive parents, pre and post adoption support groups and education workshops in English and Spanish (childcare provided during sessions), advocacy, information, and manuals for parents, AIDS orphans program
Contact:
Priscillia Gore
666 Broadway, Suite 820,
New York, NY 10012
(212) 475-0222

Salvation Army Foster and Adoptive Parents Association

Area Served: New York City
Services: Information and referral, support network
Contacts:
Sheila Ann Hart
275 Cherry St #17B
New York, NY 10002
212-227-8266

SCO Family of Services Foster/Adoptive Parent Association

Area Served: Metro Area
Services: Information and referral, support network, liason with agencies
Contacts:

Barb Neville
11002 200 Street
St Albans, NY 11412
718-776-1250
bneville1019@aol.com

Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children

WEB: http://www.spence-chapin.org

Area Served: Metro Area
Services: Agency facilitated monthly support groups for Adoptive Parents. Provides variety of other types of groups for Parents of Teens, Single Parents, Birth Parents etc. See website for more information.
Contacts:
Jennifer Wruble, Agency Parent Group Contact
Spence-Chapin Svcs to Fams & Children Queens, NY 11420
6 E 94th St, New York, NY
212-360-0264
jwrubel@spence-chapin.org

St. Vincent's Foster and Adoptive Parents Association

Area Served: Brooklyn
Services: Social events, monthly meetings, buddy system, training, liason with agencies
Contacts:
Sabrina Nazaire
111-14 131st Street
Queens, NY 11420
(718) 529-8193

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05/27/2008