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.
With experienced, compassionate and dedicated professionals, we'll work with you in order to find the best solutions. Whether you know a child in need of emergency services, or you are looking to provide a home for those in need, call us today!
The mission of Family Care for Children & Youth, Inc. is to be the best social service agency committed to providing an excellent standard of care and culturally competent services while communicating compassion, empathy, and hope for the future.
OUR HAPPY FAMILIES SAY IT ALL
Check out our success stories below
"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