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foster care can be a life-changing experience for both the foster child and the foster parent. It provides a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on a child’s life and help them reach their...

Fostering a child can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but it can also be challenging. As a foster parent, you play a critical role in advocating for the best interests of your foster child....

Becoming a foster parent is both a rewarding and challenging task to take on. Many first-time foster parents may feel a little overwhelmed when just getting started which is why we here at Family Care...

foster care has a profound impact on children’s lives. Whether they are placed in foster care temporarily or permanently, these children often experience stress, trauma, and a range of emotions. At...

Whether you have been fostering a child since the last school year or are currently building a brand new relationship, back to school can be a difficult time for many foster children. At FCCY, we are...

When there is an emergency situation in a household, the children may end up going into foster care for a period of time. This is often a short-term placement, but can be long-term as well. There are...

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....

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...

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)...