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Children walking hand in hand with backpacks alongside an adult, illustrating the back-to-school experience for foster kids.
August 15, 2024

How to Help Foster Kids With Back To School

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...

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August 1, 2024

Common Issues of Foster Care Children

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...

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Mother and daughter sharing a joyful moment, smiling and lying together on a white surface, illustrating love and connection in foster care relationships.
July 15, 2024

How to Show Love to Your Foster Children

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....

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Mother embracing foster child in a supportive outdoor setting, highlighting the emotional bond and love in foster care relationships.
July 1, 2024

Understanding the Needs of Foster Children in Pennsylvania

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...

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Child and adult sitting on a couch, engaging in a supportive interaction, emphasizing emotional connection and care in the context of foster parenting.
June 15, 2024

Qualifications for Foster Parents

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)...

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Father and daughter washing dishes together in a kitchen, fostering connection and care in a nurturing environment.
June 1, 2024

How to Become a Better Foster Parent

Foster parenting is one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have, but it can also be one of the most challenging. It comes with a lot of struggles, but also a lot of opportunities to make a...

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May 15, 2024

FCCY’s Guide to Foster Care

foster care is often misrepresented, and a lot of families don’t know the entire truth of the practice. At Family Care for Children & Youth (FCCY), we are committed to changing the lives of...

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May 1, 2024

4 Benefits of Becoming a Foster Parent

At Family Care for Children & Youth (FCCY), we believe in making real, positive changes through foster care, respite care, adoption services, and more. We want to help children in need find the care...

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April 15, 2024

Different Types Of Foster Care Explained

foster care seems like a simple enough concept: a family provides a home and takes custody of a child in need.

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