How to Find and Choose an Adoption Agency in New York State
How to find a licensed adoption agency in New York State—OCFS-authorized VFCAs, what they cost, and how to choose the right one for your family.
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New York Adoption Guide vs. Hiring an Adoption Attorney: What You Actually Need
A self-directed adoption guide and a New York adoption attorney serve different purposes. Here's how to use both efficiently — and why you need each.
Alternatives to the OCFS Website for New York Adoption Information
The OCFS website covers agency foster adoption well but leaves critical gaps. Here's what it misses and which alternatives fill those gaps effectively.
Best Adoption Guide for LGBTQ+ Families in New York
The best New York adoption guide for LGBTQ+ families covers the CPSA Judgment of Parentage vs second-parent adoption decision — not just general process.
Best Adoption Resource for Families in NYC Apartments
NYC apartment families fear the home study will disqualify them. The best resource directly addresses the spatial compliance rules — not generic advice.
How to Navigate New York's Dual Court System for Adoption
New York adoption runs through two separate court systems with different rules, timelines, and case types. Here's exactly how to route your adoption correctly.
Independent Adoption in New York: How Private Placement Works Under DRL § 116
How independent (private-placement) adoption works in New York—DRL § 116, pre-placement certification, the non-intermediary rule, and what attorneys can and cannot do.
New York Adoption Forms: The Complete Court Filing Checklist
Every New York adoption court form explained—from Form 1-A to DOH-4455—organized by phase for Family Court and Surrogate's Court filings.
New York Adoption Subsidy: Rates, Eligibility, and How to Apply
New York adoption subsidy rates, who qualifies, how to apply before finalization, and the federal tax credit—complete financial assistance guide for NY adoptive families.
Pre-Adoption Birth Certificate in New York: How Adoptees Access Their Original Records
How adult adoptees get their original pre-adoption birth certificate in New York State under the 2019 Adoptee Rights Act—application steps, fees, and routing.
Same-Sex and Second-Parent Adoption in New York: Your Legal Options
Same-sex adoption and second-parent adoption in New York—CPSA parentage judgments vs. confirmatory adoption, who needs what, and why out-of-state travel matters.
Westchester County Adoption: How the Process Works Through DSS and the Courts
Adopting in Westchester County, NY—how county DSS handles foster-to-adopt, which court to file in, and what the process looks like from orientation to finalization.