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Below is a list of articles and resources for individuals considering adoption.

New NYS Law Allows Unmarried Couples to Jointly Adopt!

Chapter 509 of the Laws of New York State was passed into law on 9/17/10 allowing unmarried couples (including same sex couples) to adopt jointly in New York State. View an Albany Times Union article and visit the NYSCCC web site to read the text of the new legislation and the Governor's approval memo. 

From Represent: The Voice of Youth in Care

A Place to Belong
I finally found friends who accept me
 
By Lavell Pride
 
Lavell is comfortable being bi-sexual, but other people don't see it that way and harass her. She finds out about a LGBTQ program which helps her bond with other young adults who are facing similar challenges.

Read this story in Represent magazine.

Work Undercover at Teen Tobacco Program

Are you between the ages of 15-17 years of age and attend school? The NYC Dept of Consumer Affairs Teen Tobacco Youth Program is looking to hire teens for their tobacco youth undercover operation program. All hours needed.  To apply, please visit www.nyc.gov/consumers and click on "Career Opportunities" or email your resume to youthenforcement@dca.nyc.gov.  Applications are now being accepted!

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• According to the New York Coalition Citizens Coalition for Children (NYSCCC) (2007), there are over 25,000 children in NYS Foster Care. Over 6,000 children have a goal of adoption and over 1,000 are legally free to be adopted. These children are waiting for homes. For more information on the adoption process visit the NYSCCC website.


• Curious about becoming a Foster Parent? Read the Six things to know and other articles


• If your child is in the Foster Care System, The Child Welfare Organizing Project (CWOP) Road to Success program can help you get a college education. If you’ve ever been the subject of an ACS investigation, had children in the system, or been in a preventive services program, you are eligible to apply. If you are now a parent, but spent time in the system as a child, or are a kinship foster parent, you may also apply. For more details contact: Gemma at 212-348-3000.


• The NRCFC has just released their Summer 2010 newsletter. Our very own Terry Boggis was interviewed on LGBTQ Resource parents. Click here to read what she has to say or read other current information.


• If you are interested in articles and stories on Gay Parenting, check out the Gay parent Magazine.


• If your child is in the Foster Care System, The Child Welfare Organizing Project (CWOP) Road to Success program can help you get a college education. If you’ve ever been the subject of an ACS investigation, had children in the system, or been in a preventive services program, you are eligible to apply. If you are now a parent, but spent time in the system as a child, or are a kinship foster parent, you may also apply. For more details contact: Gemma at 212-348-3000.


• If you have a child(ren) in care and would like to know your rights go to nyc.gov

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Articles & Resources

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