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...
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...
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...
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.
April 1, 2024
Foster Care FAQs
Did you know that approximately 15,000 children in Pennsylvania are not currently living with their families? This number might seem shocking, but foster care provides you with the opportunity to make...
March 15, 2024
Transitioning From a Foster Home to an Adoptive Home
If you’re seriously considering adopting a child using Pennsylvania adoption services, then you need to start preparing for the transition as soon as possible. In today’s post, we’re going to...
March 1, 2024
Why You Should Consider Adopting a Child
Thousands of children enter the Pennsylvania foster care system every year. Many of them wait to be placed into loving and supportive homes, but the process can take time.
February 15, 2024
Top Myths Surrounding Foster Care
Oftentimes what people know, or think they know, about the foster care system is what has been represented through movies or TV. But in reality, the foster care system is full of dedicated and...
February 1, 2024
What You’ll Learn Outside of Pre-Service Training
On the surface, being a foster parent may not sound all that difficult — a child is brought into your home for a short period of time while you care for them and provide them with a safe home. But...