Blog

One of the hardest moments in foster care — and how to handle it with grace Reunification is the goal. From the moment a child enters your home, the foster care system is working toward returning...

Foster care is often misunderstood. Portrayed by movies, headlines, and secondhand stories, many people carry assumptions that simply aren’t true. A thorough education about foster care can help set...

Foster children face unique challenges that can impact their educational journey. With frequent moves, emotional upheaval, and a lack of consistent support systems, these young individuals often...

Creating a trauma-informed home is one of the most powerful ways you can support a foster child. Children in foster care often come from difficult and unpredictable environments, so your home has the...

Stepping into foster care for the first time is both exciting and overwhelming. Many first-time foster parents go into their first placement with open hearts, but also with questions they didn’t...

Being a foster parent is a rewarding and challenging experience that requires dedication, compassion, and resilience. One of the key aspects of being an effective foster parent is setting healthy...

Welcoming a foster child into your home can be a big change for both you and the child, especially if it is your first time fostering. It includes a change of location for the child and potentially a...

Family Care for Children & Youth, Inc., an organization devoted to finding homes, resources, and supporting parents, is known for its commitment to helping families across Pennsylvania. As their...

This November, Family Care for Children & Youth, Inc. is hosting our Community Food Drive, and we need your support! From November 3rd through November 14th, we’re collecting essential food...