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July 1, 2021

Why Choose FCCY for Summer Foster Care?

If you’re like many people considering foster care, then you probably know that you want to get started, but you may not know where to start.

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June 15, 2021

7 Fun Summer Activities for Foster Children

Fostering a child for the first time can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re looking for ways to build a relationship with them and make them feel welcome in your home. Below, we’ll discuss...

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June 1, 2021

4 Great Reasons to Become a Foster Parent This Summer

Can you believe that the first day of summer is less than a month away? We couldn’t be more excited, and today’s post discusses four great reasons to become a foster parent this summer. If...

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Three smiling children of diverse backgrounds, joyfully posing together outdoors, emphasizing the importance of fostering relationships and community in foster care.
February 1, 2021

Why 2021 Is the Perfect Time to Become a Foster Parent

It’s an understatement to say that 2020 was a difficult year for everyone.

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August 1, 2020

How to Help Children Stay Engaged While Learning Remotely

The first day of school is just around the corner. While many schools are attempting to reopen with stringent safety precautions, many have opted to stay online for part, or all, of the fall semester.

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July 15, 2020

Helping Children Cope With COVID-19 — Part II

How is your family coping with COVID-19?

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July 1, 2020

Helping Children Cope With COVID-19 — Part I

All of us have been affected by COVID-19 in one way or another.

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April 1, 2019

Foster Care and Taxes: What You Need To Know

When you decide to become a foster care family in Pennsylvania, your first thought probably isn’t, “I’m going to get some tax breaks!”

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October 15, 2017

Child Adoption Costs

One of the common questions that comes with child adoption is how much it will cost. It may seem like a price can’t be put on a child, but there are many people and agencies that are involved...

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