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...
By Allyssa DelPiano, Marketing Specialist at Cayuga Centers Foster Parents are encouraged to practice self-care to recharge, refocus and relax for optimal mental and physical well-being. So What Exactly is Self-Care? The International Self-Care Foundation (ISF)...
By Allyssa DelPiano, Marketing Specialist at Cayuga Centers Foster care can be confusing and intimidating for everyone involved. Researching and following federal and state-by-state rules and regulations or understanding the many program requirements, legal steps, and...
