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about what to
do next? Please
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447-7515. We'll
be glad to
answer your questions
and invite you
to our next public
informational
meeting.
Empty Nest?
“My kids are grown, but
now I’m helping other kids
get a fresh start.”
You’ve raised a family and
now they are off on their own.
You thought you’d heave a
huge sigh of relief when they left,
but now that they’re gone,
there’s a silence in the
house and you realize you’re
not done parenting, yet.
Have you considered becoming a
foster parent? Your years of on-the-job
parenting experience will be especially
welcome. There are hundreds of
kids in Albany County who need
a place to live: for as little
as a few days or weeks, or as long
as a year or more. You can choose
the time frame which is best for
you.
As a foster
parent, we’ll
give you the extra training you
need, and foster parents are provided
reimbursement for a variety of
expenses related to the care of
the children. If you have extra
love in your heart, and a little
extra room in your house, you can
keep parenting for as long as you
like, and help a youngster get
a second chance in life.
"Fostering
has filled my house with
love again."
“When
my kids grew up and moved
away, the house seemed
empty. I missed the activity,
the daily ups and downs,
and the special moments
when you see a young
child blossom.
Yes,
it’s a
challenge. My
foster kids came
as infant babies:
abused, affected
by drugs, and
making no eye
contact. But
they left laughing,
stable, secure
and happy that
they can lead
a normal life.
If I can do it,
anyone can. I’ve
found that if
you give of yourself,
the things in
life that take
the greatest
sacrifice give
the greatest
reward."
Call Us Today At: (518) 447-7515 Albany County Department for Children, Youth and Families
112 State Street, Albany, NY 12207
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“My kids are grown, but
now I’m helping other kids
get a fresh start.” 
