Application to Become a Foster/Adoptive Parent:

• First time applicant or applying again after closing previously.

Download each of these documents below, fill them out electronically and email them to Molly Prichard  mprichar@hillside.com . Have questions call 315-435-3827 and leave us a message.

• Foster Parent Application fill-able  (If you are applying with a spouse or partner you both need to fill out a Foster Parent Application.)
• Adoption Application fill-able: If you are looking to Foster and possibly adopt.
• Self Assessment Fill-able -1 per family looking to get certified: Questions about Foster Care and Adoption.
• Resource Characteristics Fill-able  1 per family -Needs of children in care and whether you could parent them with support. 

Download and fill out these clearance below:

• SEL form Justice Center Clearance(Fill out the bottom portion only 1 per person getting certified)
• State Central Registry Clearance : This clearance requires applicants to fill in their addresses for the last 28 years. Anyone living in the home over the age of 18 would need to sign this form. The most important part is for there not to be any gaps in terms of listing the addresses in years.
• Medical Physical for Foster Parents and Statement of Health Form for other household members.  (Can download up front but hold onto it until you are working with your Home Finder).