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April 1, 2019

Foster Care and Taxes: What You Need To Know

When you decide to become a foster care family in Pennsylvania, your first thought probably isn’t, “I’m going to get some tax breaks!”

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October 15, 2017

Child Adoption Costs

One of the common questions that comes with child adoption is how much it will cost. It may seem like a price can’t be put on a child, but there are many people and agencies that are involved...

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February 1, 2016

Foster Family Safety Requirements In PA

There are many Pennsylvania children in need of temporary and emergency foster care. At Family Care for Children & Youth, we provide these children with stability by placing them with caring,...

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January 1, 2016

The Requirements Of A Pennsylvania Foster Family

At Family Care for Children & Youth, we are always actively seeking potential foster families to join our private agency. Although adoption is ideal when dealing with situations where the child cannot...

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October 15, 2015

The Changes In PA Foster Care Over The Past Decade

The life of an abused or neglected child is not one to envy. It is one that needs care and nourishment. These children need stability, supervision, and support. Gratefully, the good people of...

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October 1, 2015

Non-Profit Donations According To The IRS

Did you know if you donate money to Foster Care for Children and Youth, then you can write the nonprofit donation as a tax deduction for a charitable contribution? The national U.S. Internal Revenue...

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September 1, 2015

Golfing “Fore The Kids” Non-Profit Fundraiser

Bright and early on the morning of Friday the 25th of September, we will rise, grab our golf clubs and our checkbooks, and head to Wynding Brook Golf Club to play a fundraising golf game Fore The...

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