The Orange County Department of Social Services provides temporary social service and financial assistance to eligible individuals and families, in order to help them lead safe, healthy and independent lives.
As part of that effort, Children’s Services strives to promote safe, permanent homes for Orange County children at risk of abuse, neglect, or out-of-home placement. Today’s child welfare philosophy and practice, and the laws which guide them, clearly focus on the preservation of families and protection and permanency for children. This approach is designed to remove risk from children, rather than remove children from risk.
Children’s Services, through our Adoption Unit, is part of a network that connects prospective adoptive parents with waiting children all across New York State. Our new web site, FosterAdoptOrangeNY.org, is the latest addition to that multi-faceted program.
Kaylob is a sweet 9 year old boy. He likes to show affection and is often very loving. He enjoys playing outside and with his toys. Kaylob loves to play hide and seek. He attends school in a structured classroom where he receives occupational, speech and physical therapy. He communicates mostly in a non-verbal way; however, his vocabulary is growing steadily and he can communicate his needs. Kaylob has shown good progress. He has an older sister who he visits and who is being planned for separately. It is recommended that these visits continue. A special, experienced family who can provide a stable, consistent environment in a loving, permanent home is needed for Kaylob.
Anthony is an active boy who enjoys playing with match box cars, playing outdoors, and helping others. He likes to play basketball and ride his bike. Anthony enjoys going to Sunday services. He enjoys listening to the choirs. He likes to visit with his siblings, who are being planned for separately. He attends a small sized class where he benefits from a structured environment. Anthony also receives outside additional support and does well with it. Anthony needs an experienced, patient, family who can provide a safe and loving home.
Caroline is a 13 year old girl who enjoys doing an array of activities. She is very active in after school programs and swimming. Caroline enjoys arts and crafts, watching movies and listening to music. She is pleasant, sweet and often humorous. Caroline is in the sixth grade where she is currently doing well in and is on the Honor Roll. She has two siblings who are being planned for separately. Caroline is very bonded to her brother and sees him often. She would like a family who will be open to maintaining this relationship. Caroline is able to establish bonds with someone who is consistent and patient. It is felt Caroline would thrive in a structured family with clear expectations. She would also do well with a supportive mother who will help her understand her emotions. Are you the family for Caroline?