Foster Care PA

Single parent and child.

An Inside Look at Single-Parent Foster Care

By FCCY / April 9, 2024

Our Family Care for Children & Youth (FCCY) organization in Pennsylvania believes every child deserves a stable and loving home, even if it means being cared for by a single parent. Single-parent foster care is a valuable option for individuals who have the passion and dedication to provide a nurturing environment for children in need.…

Read More
Foster care.

What Are the Different Types of Foster Care?

By FCCY / April 9, 2024

At Family Care for Children & Youth (FCCY) in Pennsylvania, we are dedicated to ensuring that every child finds a stable and loving home where they can thrive. Understanding the different types of foster care and what foster care placement options are available to children can provide valuable insight into how you a parent can…

Read More

Best Books for Children in Foster Care

By FCCY / June 20, 2023

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 difficult times or it’s simply just hanging out with them, figuring out what they need from you is important. One…

Read More

FCCY’s Guide to Foster Care

By FCCY / October 10, 2022

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 Pennsylvanians through our connections with loving local families. Continue reading and contact us today to learn more about foster care! What…

Read More
Adoption spelled out in letter tiles

How Adoption Can Benefit Your Life

By FCCY / April 4, 2022

If you’re interested in becoming a parent, you may be considering adoption for a number of reasons. Whether those reasons are unique to your family’s situation or you’d simply like to make a positive impact on the world by helping children in need, at FCCY, we believe that adopting a child can be an amazing…

Read More

Tips for Dealing With the Difficulties of Fostering

By FCCY / April 4, 2022

When you’ve decided to open your home and your life to children in need by becoming a foster parent, you’re helping to make a positive impact. However, being a foster parent isn’t always easy, and while most fosters are prepared, there can still be surprises when it comes to challenges and difficulties of handling a…

Read More
Two children playing.

Common Misconceptions About Foster Care

By FCCY / November 4, 2021

At Family Care for Children & Youth, we strive to be more than just a social service agency. Instead, our mission is to be a team of experienced, compassionate, dedicated professionals who help to connect foster children with people who care. If you’re considering fostering a child and you’re not sure if it’s right for…

Read More
Happy family sitting on the couch.

Why Choose FCCY for Summer Foster Care?

By FCCY / June 30, 2021

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. Whether you’re ready to start fostering as soon as possible or you’re looking for more information before you make your decision, FCCY is here to help. Below are four…

Read More
Image of mom and two children baking together.

8 Fun Summer Activities for Foster Children

By FCCY / May 28, 2021

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 seven fun ideas that can help you kick off the summer and bond as a family. If you’re considering becoming a foster…

Read More
Child swimming in pool

4 Great Reasons to Become a Foster Parent This Summer

By FCCY / May 28, 2021

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 you’re been thinking about becoming a foster parent, we’d love to get to know you better and tell you more…

Read More