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Common Misconceptions About Foster Care

By FCCY / November 4, 2021

At Family Care for Children & Youth, we strive to be more than just a social service agency. Instead, our mission is to be a team of experienced, compassionate, dedicated professionals who help to connect foster children with people who care. If you’re considering fostering a child and you’re not sure if it’s right for…

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What to Expect as a First-Time Foster Parent

By FCCY / May 31, 2020

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…

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5 Reasons to Become a Foster Parent

By FCCY / April 17, 2020

Maybe 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…

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What You’ll Learn Outside of Pre-Service Training

By FCCY / March 18, 2020

On the surface, being a foster parent may not sound all that difficult — a child is brought into your home for a short period of time while you care for them and provide them with a safe home. But foster care is much more than simply giving a child a place to live and…

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Transitioning From a Foster Home to an Adoptive Home

By FCCY / February 19, 2020

If 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…

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Foster Care FAQs

By FCCY / January 28, 2020

Did 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…

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6 Ways To Help Your Foster Child Adjust

By FCCY / August 22, 2018

Bringing a foster child into your home is a rewarding, rich experience. It can also plague with you self-doubt and insecurities though, especially toward the beginning. “How to be a foster parent?” is in all of your online searches, along with “How can I make sure my foster child like me?” These may be just…

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