Adoption Agencies, Information, and Resources in Westchester

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Our use of the terms “putting up” or “giving up” does not reflect how we feel about adoptive placement. These terms remain the most widely used search terms for those who are considering adoption for their baby, and we wish to reach all who seek this important information.

Helpful Resources When Considering Adoption in Westchester County, New York

We prepared this page to provide information for those who are considering adoption and live in the Westchester County region. If you are thinking about giving your baby up for adoption, we have collected information about Crisis Pregnancy Resource Centers to help you confirm your pregnancy, clinics where you may get affordable prenatal care, and a list of hospitals with a Labor and Delivery department.

If you are in the Westchester County region of New York and are thinking about adopting a baby, we also have information on this page about home study agency resources and helpful information to assist you with the adoption process.

Additional resources for hopeful adoptive parents or expectant mothers and throughout the state of New York may be found on our New York adoption information page.

Pregnancy Resource Centers in Westchester, New York

Pregnancy Resource Centers, sometimes also called “Crisis Pregnancy Centers” are usually not-for-profit clinics where expectant parents may seek assistance to confirm a pregnancy and review and discuss available options. Most Pregnancy Resource Centers are not staffed by medical personnel, and do not prescribe contraceptives. Many are united with pro-life organizations, so encourage parenting or adoption, however not all have religious affiliation. Pregnancy Resource Centers serving those in the Westchester County region are:

Affordable Prenatal Care in Westchester, New York

Medical clinics are staffed by medical personnel and can address most areas of family planning, including prenatal care. They are able to perform STD and cancer screenings (pap smears, and sometimes mammograms), and can prescribe and distribute contraceptives. Clinics located in Westchester County, New York that provide affordable prenatal care are:

Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center
Sun River Health (multiple locations)
Yonkers Community Health Center
Yonkers Maternal and Home Visiting Collaborative

In addition, information about prenatal care through Medicaid that is available in New York to women with limited financial resources may be found at ACCESS. Westchester County offers Prenatal Care Services through its Health Department.

Hospitals in Westchester County, New York

Developing a hospital plan to specify what your wishes are during the time of delivery, is something that we recommend you prepare and provide to the hospital in advance of your baby’s birth. The hospitals with Labor and Delivery Departments serving the Westchester, New York region are:

Completing the Home Study in Westchester, New York

One of the key aspects of every adoption process is the home study assessment. The purpose of a home study is to confirm the capability and stability of prospective Adoptive Parents to have a child placed into their home. There are certain Adoption Home Study Requirements for each state. The process usually includes providing documents to confirm information as well as furnishing family history, health and financial information, and personal background. Here are some legally qualified home study providers licensed to conduct home studies for those who live in the Westchester County region of New York:

Adoption Choices of New York
(800) 505-8952
Adoption Choices’ professional staff are leaders in the adoption community with a genuine commitment to a sensitive, comprehensive, and supportive experience for all involved in the adoption journey.

Family Connections
(800) 535-5556
Family Connections, Inc. is an authorized New York State child-placing agency, who offers a full range of adoption services for dual parent and single parent households.

Family Services of Westchester
(914) 937-2320
Families today have a wide range of adoption options when deciding how to build their families. FSW/Adoption & Children’s Services has over 60 years of experience in working with families adopting U.S. born infants, and 30 years of international home study work

New Beginnings Child & Family Services
(516) 747-2204
New Beginnings is a small agency, but the professionalism in services is outstanding. The approach we take with our families is one of mutual respect and cooperation.

Spence-Chapin
(212) 400-8150
Spence-Chapin has more than 100 years of providing adoption services and we are here to guide you through the home study process. No matter your adoption pathway your process will begin with the home study.

Become a Foster Parent in Westchester, New York

If you are interested in becoming a resource family for a foster child in the Westchester County region of New York you must meet similar requirements to that of the home study required for adoptive parents.

More information about foster care and foster-to-adopt placements in New York is available on our New York adoption information page. In addition to the Westchester County Department of Social Services, the local agencies listed below provide additional information and services for foster parents in the greater Westchester County region:

Court Information

To complete the adoption process through court action, once all legal requirements are satisfied, a finalization hearing may be scheduled. If you would like to learn about the adoption laws in New York, check out our Adoption Laws by State page. Information about how the adoption process is conducted in all of Westchester County, New York is provided on the website for the Family Court of Westchester County.