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 children what they deserve – specialized foster care that truly fits their needs.
Family Based Foster Care Services
Instead of sending children to a group home or institution, FCCY provides a foster family that is trained to specifically care for an individual child within their home. The family acts in the role of parents, providing 24 hour support to the child.
The ultimate goal of foster care is to return the child or youth to his or her biological family. Homemaker services is a goal-driven program from FCCY that ensures the child is well cared for in their own family. It places faith in the reunification of families after difficult times.
Joining a family or person with a pre-existing relationship is an option for a child that must be taken from his or her home due to a dangerous living situation. It is a legal agreement in which the county has custody. FCCY ensures the child is properly cared for in the kinship home. Click here for more information regarding our kinship care home studies.
Whether the child entered foster care at an early age or as a youth, he or she soon grows into a young adult that must learn about living independently in the world. Independent living targets young adults aged 18-21 to teach skills to reduce teen pregnancy, homelessness, and unemployment.
Emergency Placement For Foster Care
When an emergency strikes, call on FCCY (24/7) for immediate care. Short-term foster care is available with a foster family for up to 30 days.
If a child is placed in a group, institution, or kinship care and needs a break, FCCY arranges for short stays at a qualified, safe foster home. Respite care is an alternative location for the child – somewhere that is familiar and safe – during weekends, holidays, or other times when the current location does not suffice.
Family Care for Children & Youth does not stop servicing at the time of adoption. In fact, we are a proud affiliate of the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) to help you through all stages of adoption.
Follow the links above to learn more information about our specialized foster care services in PA. If you have questions or would like to become a foster parent today, contact FCCY at 800-614-5136 or online here.
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