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PARTNER WITH US

Ready to take the next step and partner with us? Let’s schedule a time to meet. We will review requirements for foster family approval and begin initial paperwork. Once approved, we’ll connect you with our staff, resources, and other foster families for support and so much more.

Emergency Foster Care Lawrence County, PA

OUR SERVICES

OUR MISSION

"THEY CARE ABOUT THE CHILDREN AND ARE VERY THOROUGH"

My husband and I always tell people that talk to us about wanting to foster or adopt about our agency. We enjoy working with this agency because the staff not only care about the careful placement of a child but also about us as a family. Our agency is available and quick to respond to us whether we have an emergency or just a question. They care about the children and are very thorough to ensure the children and the foster family are getting what they need.

Alice Cedrone

"WE ENJOY GIVING BACK"

Fostering is very positive experience not only for ourselves but also for the child’s well-being. We enjoy giving back. Providing a loving, nurturing home to a child gives the child an opportunity to have a normal childhood as possible.

Millie Flores

"WE WOULD RECOMMEND FCCY"

Picking FCCY to work with has been the best thing my husband and I could have done. We have had only positive experiences with this agency. The case managers are so good and give you total support as a foster parent. We would recommend FCCY to others looking into foster care.

P. Kyler

CALL US NOW: 800-747-3807

REQUIREMENTS TO FOSTER A CHILD

The following requirements must be met to qualify to be a foster parent:

• Foster parents must be at least 21 years of age.
• Foster parents may be a single parent.
• Foster parents may be employed full time.
• Foster parents must pass an initial medical appraisal by a licensed physician establishing that the resource parent is physically able to care for children and is free from communicable disease.
• Criminal and ChildLine background checks must be completed on all individuals (18 years and older) in the household.
• FBI fingerprints must be completed on all individuals (18 years and older) in the household.
• A foster parent must be able to document financial stability.
• A foster parent must participate in online pre-service training with our agency, links and materials provided by our team.

Before final approval, the foster parent’s housing situation must meet the following requirements:

• Separate rooms for all adults and children, with doors.
• Separate rooms for children of a different gender over the age of 5
• No exposed wires
• Smoke detectors on each level
• Fire extinguisher (Class B) in cooking areas.
• All weapons secured and inaccessible
• Medication, cleaning solutions, and poisons secured and inaccessible
• Safety screens for fireplaces, wood stoves, etc.
• Pools, hot tubs, etc. secured
• Well test (for bacteria) if on a well
• Outlet safety caps, for children under 5 years
• Emergency numbers posted on each telephone
• Foster parents may not smoke inside their homes or cars. Foster parents may not allow anyone else to smoke around foster children.

PARTNER WITH FAMILY CARE FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH TODAY

Fostering a child is a gift you give to a child that truly cannot be put into words. You open your heart, your home, and your life to kids who are in need and who have come from broken homes. Oftentimes, these children are troubled and need help and guidance. The role of a foster parent and family is to provide a safe, welcoming environment where these children can recuperate and heal. You'll receive training and all the support you'll need, in addition to financial expenses for the child's care. The goal of foster care is to return the children to their homes, but this is often not possible. In that instance, a more permanent arrangement will be made.

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a foster parent, reach out to us today. We can answer all of your questions, explain the foster parent process in detail, and give you honest answers to what you can expect. We have offices in Dunmore, Greensburg, West Lawn, and Milton, Pennsylvania. In addition, we offer a whole host of other services, including homemaker services, kinship care, adoption services, respite care, and more.

Fostering a child is not the easiest thing you can do, but it is the one of the most rewarding for you and the child. Contact us today!