named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Domestic Adoption Services
Supports domestic adoption processes including placement and services for birth parents and adoptive families.
Home Study Services
Provides home study assessments for families adopting domestically or internationally, required for adoption approval in New York State.
International Adoption Services
Facilitates intercountry adoptions from countries including Pakistan, Honduras, Belize, Bulgaria, Hungary, Jamaica, and Ukraine, with Hague-accredited primary provider services.
Post-Adoption Support Services
Offers ongoing support to adoptive families and children after placement, addressing lifelong adoption-related needs.
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Comprehensive Adoption Services 4 activities
- Adoption support and information servicesProvides support and information services to birth parents, adoptive parents, and children affected by adoption, as reported in IRS Form 990.
- Domestic and international adoption servicesProvides domestic and international adoption services to families, including home study and post-adoption support for inter-country adoptions in New York State.
- Hague Accreditation for international adoption servicesMaintains Hague Accreditation through IAAME for international adoption services, ensuring compliance with international standards.
- Primary Provider services for international adoptionActs as Primary Provider for families adopting from Pakistan, Honduras, Belize, Bulgaria, Hungary, Jamaica, and Ukraine, facilitating international adoption processes.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$401K
Contributions & grants$12K3%
Program service revenue$389K97%
Investment income$2230%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$424K
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$283K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$676K
Cash$496K
Investments$0
Liabilities$295K
Net assets$380K
Liquid reserves14.0 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +35.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- AMANDA FUNK — Treasurer
- CHRISTINE BARON — BOARD MEMEBER
- MEGAN MORGAN — Secretary
- MEGAN STEVENS — President
- NILSA MALDONADO-MENDEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- THOMAS LICKONA — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Council on Accreditation Government — Hague Accredited by the Council on Accreditation
- Council on Accreditation Government — Hague Accrediting body for adoption agencies; Family Connections, Inc. is Hague Accredited through this organization.
- Intercountry Adoption Accreditation and Maintenance Entity, Inc. (IAAME) Government — Hague Accreditation body that accredited Family Connections, Inc. for international adoption services.
- NCFA (National Council For Adoption) Network — Member organization; Family Connections, Inc. displays NCFA membership seal on its website.
- New York Office of Children & Family Services Government — Authorized by the New York Office of Children & Family Services
- New York Office of Children & Family Services Government — State agency that authorizes Family Connections, Inc. as a private adoption agency.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Child-Centered International Adoption Frameworkmethodology: best interests of the childBy aligning inter-country adoption practices with international standards, the organization ensures decisions prioritize the best interests of the child, because adherence to ethical, legally sound, and culturally informed protocols reduces harm and promotes permanent, stable family placements.
- Lifelong Adoption Support Modelmethodology: lifelong-supportBy providing continuous support across the entire lifespan of individuals involved in adoption, the organization aims to improve emotional, psychological, and relational outcomes for all members of the adoption triad—birth parents, adoptive parents, and adopted children—because stable, informed, and connected relationships over time lead to healthier identity development and family functioning.