The foster care system is meant to be a safety net for children when they are not properly cared for. However, removing children from their families and placing them in a new environment is inherently traumatic. Children need help unpacking their emotions regarding...
Youth in foster care have had their lives uprooted by removal. How can we make sure they stay on track in school through trauma and crisis? Back to school time is one of the most exciting times of the year for both parents and their children. Many kids look forward...
Frances Martino has always loved children and had a nurturing spirit. Even after her children grew up and moved out, she found herself missing the energy and joy that kids brought into her life. With an empty nest and a desire to make a difference, Frances decided to...
The motivation to become foster parents Nikki and James began their foster care journey over three years ago and have welcomed four teens into their home. Their decision to foster was deeply personal, rooted in Nikki’s own experience as a youth in foster care....
Anthony embraced foster care despite being new to parenting. Here’s how he became a great dad as a single foster parent. When Anthony decided to become a foster parent, he admittedly had “300 questions” for the staff at Cayuga Centers. It was not only his...
You’ve completed the long paperwork-laden licensing process, CPR, first aid, parenting, and other training classes. You passed your foster home study check with flying colors, creating a safe and secure environment. By now, you’re patiently waiting for the...
