Foster care in the United States is very important. There are many children that are faced with troubling family lives, which is why we make it our life’s mission to ensure these children are cared for and loved. The children are always our main focus, but we care deeply about the family they enter as well. Available 24/7 Foster Care for Children and Youth is always available to contact - 24 hou…Read More
Foster care is the service and care for children who do not have the emotional or financial support of their birth family. They are taken under the wing of a supportive family for a period of time. Family Care for Children and Youth is an agency that specializes in foster care for children in PA. We do not just meet the minimum standards for foster care, we surpass the standards to give the childr…Read More
Adoption and foster care are both a means to support children that are in need. Unfortunately, there are many children in Pennsylvania, the United States, and around the world that do not have strong family or monetary foundations. Despite the reason for needing help, these children are welcomed at Family Care for Children and Youth to join families that can care for the child as needed - financia…Read More
Bright and early on the morning of Friday the 25th of September, we will rise, grab our golf clubs and our checkbooks, and head to Wynding Brook Golf Club to play a fundraising golf game Fore The Kids. We are Family Care for Children and Youth, and we love to golf for the foster children we know today, for the ones we remember from years past, and for the ones who will come to our doors in the fut…Read More
Give your time. Give your talent. Give your treasure. Why do humans have an intrinsic push to give? Generosity is humbling. Generosity brings happiness. Generosity enriches others lives. Let me tell you a story (or two) about times that giving and non profit donations have affected my life. Have you guys seen the Life Vest Inside video that inspires kindness? It starts with a construction worker w…Read More
Becoming a foster parent in PA is an honorable, caring, and selfless act. You give a damaged child a new chance at family life. In an effort to protect the children, before you can become a foster parent, you must prove that you are worthy to take on the responsibility. Each case is individual, so please call us to talk about details; however, there are some umbrella requirements that apply to eac…Read More
Thanks to the non-profit donations of very generous people, Family Care for Children and Youth is able to support foster care families with children’s recreational activities. These days, children are encouraged to explore interests and dive into so many different worlds. Yet it’s also a day that everything costs a pretty penny. There’s less and less available at a cheap cost, which is why w…Read More
The best thing a foster care parent can offer new foster children (and biological children for that matter) is commitment. One of the biggest reasons children have difficult upbringings is due to inconsistent care, love and companionship. Kids just want to be loved. Kids want to know you care about what they did that day and that you are there for support. The steps to becoming a foster parent can…Read More
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
At Family Care for Children & Youth, all case managers have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and have received training in Choice Theory/Reality Therapy. Case managers also complete a number of additional training programs throughout the course of each year.
The mission of Family Care for Children & Youth, Inc. is to be the best social service agency committed to providing an excellent standard of care and culturally competent services while communicating compassion, empathy, and hope for the future.
