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January 1, 2022

Becoming A Foster Parent In PA

Becoming a foster parent in PA is an honorable, caring, and selfless act. You give a damaged child a new chance at family life. In an effort to protect the children, before you can become a foster...

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December 15, 2021

4 Things To Know Before You Become A Foster Care Parent

Becoming a foster parent is a great thing for children born into difficult families. These are children coming from abusive, neglecting, and troublesome homes. These children may have been exposed to...

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Children playing joyfully in a park, one boy in a bright green shirt jumping with excitement, surrounded by friends in colorful shirts, showcasing recreational activities for foster children.
December 1, 2021

Non-Profit Donations For Children’s Recreational Activities in PA

Thanks to the nonprofit donations of very generous people, Family Care for Children & Youth is able to support foster care families with children’s recreational activities. These days, children are...

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Family celebrating together in a foster care home, with a smiling woman in professional attire holding documents and a couple embracing their child.
November 15, 2021

Ways To Make Foster Kids Feel Welcome In A New Home Part 2

Once you’ve made your introductions to your new child (as described in Part 1), it’s time to give him or her a tour of their new PA foster care home. Some great places to start are where your...

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November 1, 2021

Ways To Make Foster Kids Feel Welcome In A New Home Part 1

Congratulations! You’ve received the great news that you’ll be receiving a foster child; your first mission should be to find out as much as you can about your new family member. Don’t be afraid...

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October 15, 2021

Common Misconceptions About Foster Care

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...

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October 1, 2021

Why You Should Make Non-Profit Donations

There’s a great feeling of satisfaction on payday when you see the cash in your bank account for your hard work. Many people have his or her go-to spending preferences: the movies, shopping, maybe...

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Smiling family of four, including two adults and two children, enjoying glasses of water together at a kitchen table, symbolizing family bonding and support in foster care.
August 1, 2021

How to Become a Better Foster Parent!

There are so many children right now in need of foster care, but there are not enough foster families to accommodate them. Choosing to become a foster parent is a good way of helping out in this...

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July 15, 2021

4 Reasons You Should Become a Foster Parent

With so many children under foster care, there is always a need for more foster families in the country. While many people often think of becoming foster parents, the fear of the unknown often gets...

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