Adoption and Foster Care Newsletter
Wednesday's Child
Each Wednesday evening (and again on Sunday mornings), a child in foster care who is waiting for a loving adoptive home is profiled during the news on WNBC 4. Meet this week's child:
Meet Taiqon
Taiqon is a very motivated teen who loves family outings and physical activities. This includes football and his favorite team is the New York Giants.
Learn more about him
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The Wednesday's Child program is sponsored by the Freddie Mac Foundation, in partnership with WNBC 4 and Children's Services.
Wednesday's Child TV Schedule
Wednesdays between 5:30 - 6:00 pm
Sundays between 6:00 - 7:00 am
Be Careful Who Cares for Your Child
ACS launched an educational campaign urging NYC parents to be cautious when leaving children with caregivers, even those who are relatives or close family friends. Learn more and see the ads at the ACS Website
Subscribe to the Children's Services Update
The Update brings you the latest ACS news and information about programs and services for children and families including foster care, child care and Head Start, and preventive services. Subscribe to the Children's Services Update
Adoption and Foster Care Orientations
Adoption and foster care orientations happen throughout the city and in nearby communities. To find an orientation session in your neighborhood or to talk to someone about becoming a foster and/or adoptive parent, please call 212-676-WISH (9474) Monday-Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
www.nyc.gov/adopt |