becoming a foster parent
At Family Care For Children & Youth, we believe that adoption is a life-changing experience that not only provides a loving home to a child in need but also brings immense joy and fulfillment to the lives of adoptive parents. In this blog, we will explore the benefits of adoption and how it can positively…
Read MoreAt Family Care for Children & Youth in Pennsylvania, we understand the unique journey of becoming a foster parent. It’s a path filled with challenges and rewards, and finding a supportive community is essential. We’re here to guide you through the process of connecting with the right foster care organizations and foster parent support groups,…
Read MoreBecoming a foster parent is both a rewarding and challenging task to take on. Many first-time foster parents may feel a little overwhelmed when just getting started which is why we here at Family Care for Children and Youth (FCCY) in Pennsylvania have provided a set of resources to help you get started on your…
Read MoreFostering a teenager can be a downright scary endeavor. For one thing, it can be much more difficult to manage and bond with an unfamiliar teenager than with an unfamiliar child of a younger age. Teens are naturally more independent, and they’re already dealing with the physical, emotional, and social turmoil of teenhood without the…
Read MoreHave you considered becoming a foster parent in PA but been turned off to the idea by commonly held misconceptions? Many potential foster parents come across the foster system’s myths and horror stories and assume that fostering is simply not in their stars. Don’t let commonly held misconceptions determine whether or not you decide to…
Read MoreInfertility is an emotionally draining condition that causes a slew of depression, anxiety, and anger for couples that are faced with the possibility of never having a biological child of their own. There are always options such as fertility medications and in vitro fertilization but what happens when those fail? For couples and individuals who…
Read MoreThere are many Pennsylvania children in need of temporary and emergency foster care. At Family Care for Children and Youth, we provide these children with stability by placing them with caring, nurturing, and supportive foster families. We’re always looking for new affectionate families to join our agency. If you’re considering becoming a foster parent, review…
Read MoreAt Family Care for Children and Youth, we are always actively seeking potential foster families to join our private agency. Although adoption is ideal when dealing with situations where the child cannot return to his/her biological family, we also need families willing to provide temporary and emergency foster care. In the state of Pennsylvania, there are certain requirements…
Read MoreHave you and your partner considered adopting a child? This is an option open to families who are willing to accept children in need into their homes. Some children are unwanted or cannot return to their biological families. Adoption is not ideal for every family or every child, but when it’s right, it provides loving,…
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