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 Pennsylvanians through our connections with loving local families. Continue reading and contact us today to learn more about foster care!
What is Foster Care?
foster care is a way for families to provide temporary homes for children who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned. Oftentimes, these children have been removed from their homes by the state to protect them from harmful home conditions. Through foster care, children can live with foster families until they are able to return to their own homes or be placed with an adoptive family.
Who Can Become a Foster Parent?
In Pennsylvania, you must be 21 years old to become a foster parent. With a clean criminal background and successful completion of required training, you can open your home to a child in need! It does not matter if you are single, married, or in a committed relationship; as long as you check all these boxes with a home inspection, emotional stability, and physical health, you can become a foster parent.
How Does the Placement Process Work
The process of becoming a foster parent starts with an inquiry. You can reach out to us at FCCY and we will connect you with a foster care specialist who will walk you through the necessary steps.
How Do I Foster to Adopt in PA?
If you are interested in both foster care and adoption, you can pursue foster to adoption! After completing the necessary steps to become a foster parent, you can then express interest in adopting a foster child placed in your care. The process looks different for every family, but our goal is to support you every step of the way.
If you are interested in learning more about foster care or becoming a foster parent, please reach out to us at FCCY! As a Top Rated Local® foster care agency in PA, we are committed to supporting both foster families and the children they care for.
