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Each day in Erie County, the math doesn't add up for its foster care system. There are some 900 children in foster care, but only about 150 certified…
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Bravo star Andy Cohen and comedian Michelle Buteau are among those advocating for New York to adopt a law allowing paid gestational surrogacy. But pockets…
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For the first time in 84 years, adopted people born in New York state have access to their original birth certificates. A new law to unseal those records…
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Starting Jan. 15, adoptees over the age of 18 in New York state will be able to access their birth certificate without a court order.“It was a thing that…
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An Orchard Park woman is responding to the recent expletive President Trump used to describe African nations. WBFO's senior reporter Eileen Buckley says…
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The Erie County SPCA is helping shelter dogs in areas hit by hurricanes. SPCA Communications Manager Bethany Kloc said 21 dogs that were up for adoption…
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When Leah Houghtaling became a mother, time seemed to fast-forward. Taking the time to think and reflect without interruption became challenging and it’s…
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On any given day, there are hundreds of children in foster care in Erie County. Agencies providing support to those families say there is a “significant…
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One of more than 700 foster children in Erie County received a special gift in Family Court on Tuesday, just in time for the holidays.Ann Marie Moriarty…
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US Senator Kirsten Gilibrand will be presenting new federal legislation today to open greater opportunities for children seeking new homes. Gilibrand will…