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January 1, 2025

The Role of Foster Parents

At Family Care for Children & Youth (FCCY) in Pennsylvania, we understand the vital role foster parents play in creating a loving and stable environment for children who are unable to live with their...

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December 15, 2024

The Dos and Don’ts of Foster Care

At Family Care for Children & Youth (FCCY), our commitment goes beyond simply fulfilling our responsibilities; we are dedicated to excelling in every aspect of our work. Our ultimate goal is to...

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December 1, 2024

Creating New Holiday Traditions for Foster Children

The holiday season brings joy to many families, but for foster children, this time can stir up complex emotions. While twinkling lights signal celebration for most, foster children may feel the weight...

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November 15, 2024

Best Books for Children in Foster Care

As a foster parent, doing your best to make the children in your care feel loved, comfortable, and cared for is an integral part of what you do. Whether it’s helping your foster children through...

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November 1, 2024

How To Put Your Foster Care Child’s Needs First

At Family Care for Children & Youth in Pennsylvania, our passion is to provide stable and loving foster care homes for children in need. Our mission is to ensure that these children find the warmth,...

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October 15, 2024

Why You Should Consider Foster Care

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...

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October 1, 2024

Tips to Advocate for Your Foster Child

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....

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September 15, 2024

Resources To Use as a Foster Parent

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...

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September 1, 2024

The Impact of Foster Care on Children

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...

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