Resources
Here you will find various resouces
That you or your family may need while working with G.A. Family Services. These documents can be downloaded and printed from home as needed, but please only do so with the guidance of your case worker.
If you have questions, please give us a call!

Essential Documents
Access all the forms you need as a foster parent. Click any form to download the PDF.
Accountability and Responsibility Program – Referral Information
Foster Parent Agency Authorization Agreement
Foster Parent Authorization Info Release
Foster Parent Employment Verification
Foster Parent Medical Report
Foster Parent Motor Vehicle Certification
Foster Parent Resource Characteristics
Household Member Medical Report
Youth Clothing Reimbursement
Youth Healthcare Provide Visit Record
Youth Mental Healthcare Provider Visit Record
Youth Medication Log
County Social Services
Connect directly with your local Department of Social Services for county-specific resources and support.

Chautauqua County
Local DSS: Chautauqua | Directories | Office of Children and Family Services (ny.gov)
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Niagara County
Local DSS: Niagara | Directories | Office of Children and Family Services (ny.gov)
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Erie County
Children’s Services | Social Services (erie.gov)
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Cattaraugus County
Social Services | Cattaraugus County Website (cattco.org)
Learn MorePartner Organizations
We work alongside these dedicated organizations to provide comprehensive support for foster families and children.

Adopt US Kids
Adopt US Kids provides tools and technical assistance to support states, tribes, and territories in their efforts to connect children in foster care with families interested in adopting them.
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Every Child
The “Every Child” foster care, adoption and global orphan care ministry is a collaborative effort of the church in Western NY to care for every child in need within our reach – both locally and globally.
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Casey Family Programs
Casey Family Programs envisions a nation where supportive communities nurture the safety, success and hope of every child.
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Council of Family and Child Caring Agencies
The Council of Family and Child Caring Agencies (COFCCA) is the principal representative for nearly all the not-for-profit organizations providing foster care, adoption, family preservation, and juvenile justice services in New York State. Comprised of over 100-member organizations, ranging in size from small community-based programs to the nation’s largest multi-services agencies, COFCCA works with its members and government to ensure quality services for children and their families.
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Office of Children and Family Services
The Office of Children and Family Services serves New York’s public by promoting the safety, permanency and well-being of our children, families and communities. We will achieve results by setting and enforcing policies, building partnerships, and funding and providing quality services.
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Child Welfare Information Gateway
Child Welfare Information Gateway promotes the safety, permanency, and well-being of children, youth, and families by connecting child welfare, adoption, and related professionals as well as the public to information, resources, and tools covering topics on child welfare, child abuse and neglect, out-of-home care, adoption, and more.
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Adoptive and Foster Care Coalition
The Coalition unites foster, adoptive and kinship care families, giving them a voice and providing support, information and advocacy. By fostering communication and collaboration between families, agencies and concerned citizens, we seek to ensure the stability, well-being and permanency of all children.
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Our dedicated team is ready to answer your questions and guide you through the process. Reach out to us today.

