Foster Care & Adoption

Cayuga County Department of Human Services is always looking for families to foster or adopt children in our county.

You can apply to become a foster parent if you:

• Are at least 21 years old
• Are in good health
• Are married, single, or living with a partner
• Can make room in your heart and home for children who need safe, temporary care
• Have sufficient income to meet your own family’s needs

Foster parents receive several supports in order to help with the child's well-being.

For information on how to become a foster parent, visit  Steps to Becoming a Foster Parent .