By Allyssa DelPiano, Marketing Specialist at Cayuga Centers Raising a child who is of a race different than one’s own race or racial identity is often called “transracial fostering.” It has been a controversial and political issue since the early 1950s....
By Michelle Prego-Milewski, Marketing Specialist at Cayuga Centers Congratulations! You have made the decision to become a foster parent. So…now what? What does the next step look like? What will you need to complete your paperwork? How long does it take to...
By Ashley Argese, Assistant Vice President of Communications at Cayuga Centers As a foster parent, support is one of the most critical things needed for success. As you support children and young adults through difficult moments, it is imperative not to forget that...
By Allyssa DelPiano, Marketing Specialist at Cayuga Centers Fostering a child is a life-changing experience Helping a child in need can be an incredibly rewarding and life-changing experience. However, many potential foster parents may feel overwhelmed by the...
By Allyssa DelPiano, Marketing Specialist at Cayuga Centers In the Cambridge dictionary, co-parenting is defined as “sharing responsibility for raising a child, often between people who do not live together as a couple or when one person is not the biological...
By Michelle Prego-Milewski, Marketing Specialist at Cayuga Centers “I could never be a foster parent – I’d be afraid of getting too attached.” Let’s be honest. If you’re thinking about becoming a foster parent, haven’t you thought about...
