By Ashley Argese, Assistant Vice President of Communications at Cayuga Centers As someone explores the idea of being a foster parent, they often wonder if they have what it takes. They may ask themselves, “Do I have the qualities that I need to be a parent?” or “What...
By Allyssa DelPiano, Marketing Specialist at Cayuga Centers When Andrew and Jessica Cook decided to become foster parents just a short while ago, they weren’t entirely sure what to expect. Today, they’re a family of seven. Embrace the unexpected...
By Zoë Hutchinson, Executive Vice President of Communications at Cayuga Centers Many people cite the fear of attachment when discussing their hesitation to become a foster parent. What does being attached mean? How do we “attach”? Attachment is a fundamental aspect of...
By Allyssa DelPiano, Marketing Specialist at Cayuga Centers Most foster children face multiple traumatic experiences beyond the pain of separation from their birth families and everything they’ve known. Statistics reveal a stark reality: around 93% of youth in foster...
By L’Tesha Gamble-Pettis & Michelle Prego-Milewski — Cayuga Centers Originally Published March 14, 2025 in Pittsburgh City Paper For youth in foster care, sometimes the littlest victories lead to the biggest success. Take Olivia*, for example—a Pittsburgh teen...
By Allyssa DelPiano, Marketing Specialist at Cayuga Centers We have never been so connected yet so disconnected at the same time. These days, nearly everything happens in the digital world. From ordering food to streaming movies, connecting with friends, and even...
