About

Foster Care

Rockland County Children’s Services Unit is responsible for providing trauma informed safe and loving homes for children/teens who are temporarily removed from their birth families. Foster care caseworkers work with birth parents, children/teens and foster parents/direct custodians with the goal of reunification of children/teens with the birth families. Caseworkers also work with group homes and residential treatment centers that provide services for children/teens who need a higher level of structure. Specialized Services are provided for youth between the ages of 14 and 21 to connect them with a significant adult resource and prepare them for independence at the age of 21.

Independent Living

Specialized services are provided for youth between the ages of 14 and 21 to connect them with a significant adult resource and prepare them for independence.

Adoption Unit

The Adoption Unit works with children/teens who cannot be reunited with birth parents. Children/Teens are then either adopted by their present foster parents or placed in suitable adoptive homes. Adoption is finalized through Family Court.

Post-Adoption

Post-Adoption services are vital to adoptive families. Resources and information about post-adoption services can be found on the website of the New York State Office for Children and Family Services

The Home Finding team is looking for caring individuals who are interested in making a difference in a child or teens life. Rockland County DSS welcomes foster and adoptive parents from all backgrounds!