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Understanding the Needs of Foster Children in Pennsylvania
The needs of foster children in Pennsylvania are both varied and complex. Families in the state’s foster care system face an array of challenges that can be difficult to understand and address. The importance of having a strong support system of caring adults, such as those offered by Family Care for Children & Youth (FCCY)…
Read MoreHow to Become a Better Foster Parent
Foster parenting is one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have, but it can also be one of the most challenging. It comes with a lot of struggles, but also a lot of opportunities to make a positive impact in a child’s life. Family Care Children & Youth (FCCY) is a social service…
Read MoreHow to Show Love to Your Foster Children
It can be difficult to show love to your foster children, especially if they have been through a lot of trauma in their lives. After all, they might resist any type of affection that you show. However, it is so important to show them that they are loved and cared for. Family Care Children &…
Read MoreQualifications for Foster Parents
There are a number of qualifications that potential foster parents in Pennsylvania must meet in order to be approved to care for children in the foster care system. Family Care Children & Youth (FCCY) is a local Pennsylvania foster care and adoption agency that has years of experience helping train people to be foster parents…
Read More4 Benefits of Becoming a Foster Parent
At Family Care for Children & Youth (FCCY), we believe in making real, positive changes through foster care, respite care, adoption services, and more. We want to help children in need find the care and support they need to live healthy and enriching lives. If you’re considering becoming a foster parent in Pennsylvania, we hope…
Read MoreFCCY’s Guide to Foster Care
Foster care is often misrepresented, and a lot of families don’t know the entire truth of the practice. At Family Care for Children & Youth (FCCY), we are committed to changing the lives of Pennsylvanians through our connections with loving local families. Continue reading and contact us today to learn more about foster care! What…
Read MoreIs Fostering Right for You?
Do you want to make a difference in a child’s life? Are you looking for a way to become more involved in your community? If so, fostering a child may be right for you! Family Care for Children & Youth is a non-profit organization that helps qualified individuals in Pennsylvania become foster parents for children…
Read MoreHow Adoption Can Benefit Your Life
If you’re interested in becoming a parent, you may be considering adoption for a number of reasons. Whether those reasons are unique to your family’s situation or you’d simply like to make a positive impact on the world by helping children in need, at FCCY, we believe that adopting a child can be an amazing…
Read MoreTips for Dealing With the Difficulties of Fostering
When you’ve decided to open your home and your life to children in need by becoming a foster parent, you’re helping to make a positive impact. However, being a foster parent isn’t always easy, and while most fosters are prepared, there can still be surprises when it comes to challenges and difficulties of handling a…
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