emergency foster care
Anytime you engage in a new adventure, whether that’s traveling to a new country or starting a new job, you can be nervous because you don’t know what to expect. It’s only after you’ve been in a destination for a while, or you’ve been in your new job for a few weeks that you begin…
Read MoreMaybe you or someone you know have been considering becoming a foster parent, but just haven’t taken the steps to do so. When we meet with potential foster parents at Family Care for Children and Youth, we provide them with ample information about what foster care is, who the children are, what the requirements are…
Read MoreIf you’re seriously considering adopting a child using Pennsylvania adoption services, then you need to start preparing for the transition as soon as possible. In today’s post, we’re going to cover a few tips you can use to help the newest member of your home feel safe and supported. Of course, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all…
Read MoreDid you know that approximately 25,000 children in Pennsylvania are not currently living with their families? This number might seem shocking, but foster care provides you with the opportunity to make a significant difference. In today’s post, we’re going to answer some of the most common questions we’ve received about foster care in Pennsylvania. Family…
Read MoreAfter you’ve completed all of the initial paperwork, went through the interview process, home check, and were finally approved to foster a child, the journey begins. You wait patiently, or impatiently, for that call from a foster care agency telling you that they are bringing over a child to be placed in your care until…
Read MoreIf you have children of your own already, you might feel hesitant about becoming a foster parent. One of the first questions a couple asks when they are considering becoming foster parents is “How will this affect my family?” The truth is, it will. Becoming a part of something like this is bound to impact…
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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