foster care agency

Once you’ve made your introductions to your new child (as described in Part 1), it’s time to give him or her a tour of their new PA foster care home. Some great places to start are where your foster child will be sleeping and where he or she can put clothing and personal belongings. A small gesture that can make a great difference is leaving a night light in the bedroom and bathroom near by. C…Read More

Congratulations! You’ve received the great news that you’ll be receiving a foster child; your first mission should be to find out as much as you can about your new family member. Don’t be afraid to ask too many questions. While your FCCY representative may not know all of the answers, it’s a great place to start. Especially ask about past history in foster care before you meet your child. …Read More

Becoming a foster parent is a great thing for children born into difficult families. These are children coming from abusive, neglecting, and troublesome homes. These children may have been exposed to sexual or physical abuse, drug addicted parents or abandonment. They are heartbroken, angry and desperate for love. You can help. Foster care is the answer. It’s important for you to know that becom…Read More