There 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 the following state safety requirements.
General Safety
Dangerous materials such as those that are flammable, poisonous, or toxic must be clearly labeled as hazardous and safely stored in a place that is not child accessible. For example, you must properly label and store all medications, harsh cleaners and detergents, and anything that could cause harm. The telephone numbers for emergency services including police, ambulance, poison control, and fire must be clearly displayed next to all phones in the home. Lastly, electrical outlets must be child-proofed for children under five years of age, and personal water sources must be tested annually.
Fire Safety
Most of Pennsylvania’s safety requirements focus on fire safety. Foster families must install, equip, and operate all fireplaces, fireplace inserts, wood and coal burning stoves, and other space heaters by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Each level of the home must be equipped with a working smoke detector, and a functional portable fire extinguisher must be kept in all kitchens and other cooking areas. Lastly, the home must be free of exposed electrical cords.
Requirements such as these play an integral part in keeping the children in our care safe and healthy. If you’d like to learn more about foster care in PA, browse through our site, or contact the FCCY location nearest you.
With experienced, compassionate and dedicated professionals, we'll work with you in order to find the best solutions. Whether you know a child in need of emergency services, or you are looking to provide a home for those in need, call us today!
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.
OUR HAPPY FAMILIES SAY IT ALL
Check out our success stories below
"THEY CARE ABOUT THE CHILDREN AND ARE VERY THOROUGH"
My husband and I always tell people that talk to us about wanting to foster or adopt about our agency. We enjoy working with this agency because the staff not only care about the careful placement of a child but also about us as a family. Our agency is available and quick to respond to us whether we have an emergency or just a question. They care about the children and are very thorough to ensure the children and the foster family are getting what they need.
Alice Cedrone
"WE ENJOY GIVING BACK"
Fostering is very positive experience not only for ourselves but also for the child’s well-being. We enjoy giving back. Providing a loving, nurturing home to a child gives the child an opportunity to have a normal childhood as possible.
Millie Flores
"WE WOULD RECOMMEND FCCY"
Picking FCCY to work with has been the best thing my husband and I could have done. We have had only positive experiences with this agency. The case managers are so good and give you total support as a foster parent. We would recommend FCCY to others looking into foster care.
P. Kyler