The New York Agreement of Adoption and Consent (Agency) is a set of rules and regulations governing the adoption proceedings in the state of New York. It is a legal document that outlines the responsibilities of the adoptive parent(s), the adoptive child, and the adoption agency. The document outlines the requirements for the adoption process, including eligibility criteria, consent forms, and court proceedings. It also outlines the rights and responsibilities of each party involved in the adoption process. The New York Agreement of Adoption and Consent (Agency) is divided into two types: the Voluntary Agency Adoption and the Private Adoption. Under the Voluntary Agency Adoption, the adoption agency will provide the adoptive parents with a list of eligible children and the adoptive parents will be able to choose the child they would like to adopt. The agency will then provide the adoptive parents with the necessary paperwork and guidance to complete the adoption process. Under the Private Adoption, the adoptive parents must find an eligible child on their own and proceed with the adoption process without the aid of an agency. In either type of adoption, the adoptive parents must obtain the consent of the birth parents or court order for the adoption to proceed. The adoptive parents must also meet the legal requirements of the state in order for the adoption to be legally binding. The adoptive parents must also be approved by the adoption agency or court in order to be granted the rights and responsibilities of adoptive parents. In addition to the New York Agreement of Adoption and Consent (Agency), the state of New York also has a number of other laws relating to adoption. These include the Adoption and Safe Families Act, the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, and the Adoption Assistance Agreement.