Juvenile facility · New York

Finger Lakes Residential Center

NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)

Finger Lakes Residential Center is a juvenile facility in Lansing, New York, run by the NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). Federal facility data from 2020 put its capacity at about 150 beds.

Finger Lakes Residential Center Address and Phone

Facility type
Juvenile facility
Address
250 Auburn Road, Lansing, NY 14882Open in Google Maps
Main phone
(607) 533-5000
Operated by
NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)
County
Tompkins County

Visiting, Mail and Phone Calls

Visiting days, visitor approval, dress rules and the mailing format for letters are set by the NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) and can change at short notice. Read the official facility page and call ahead before you travel.

Official listing on ocfs.ny.gov

Jails and Police Near Finger Lakes Residential Center

Anyone arrested near Lansing is booked into the county jail first; a state facility only receives people after sentencing, commitment or transfer.

Other Juvenile Facilities in New York

Open status checked against the official ocfs.ny.gov facility listing in November 2026. Address and phone come from that listing or, where it shows none, from the federal HIFLD prison dataset. This page lists no inmates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find out if someone is at Finger Lakes Residential Center?
Records of young people in juvenile facilities are generally not published online. Contact Finger Lakes Residential Center at (607) 533-5000 or the NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) directly; a parent or guardian may be asked to verify their identity.
What is the phone number for Finger Lakes Residential Center?
The listed main number for Finger Lakes Residential Center is (607) 533-5000.
Who runs Finger Lakes Residential Center?
Finger Lakes Residential Center is operated by the NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) and is located in Tompkins County.