At just seven years old, Sean had already experienced more instability than most adults face in a lifetime. When Sean began receiving foster care services at Cayuga Centers, he had already experienced multiple placements. On top of that, he experienced...
Across the country, the need for Treatment Family Foster Care (TFFC) is rising. Every day, more and more youth enter the foster care system with emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges that require specialized support. These young people are...
By Zoë Hutchinson, Vice President of Communications at Cayuga Centers You have done all the preparation. You found a foster care agency and met the requirements. You took the parenting classes and achieved your foster care license. Now you are ready to begin caring...
A shift in art education For many years, Michelle Borgogni, the art teacher at Cayuga Centers, focused on basic elements. These included color theory, art history, styles, shapes, values, and composition. Her teachings helped the children in our care...
When most people think of foster care, they picture young children. However, a growing number of youth in foster care remain in care past age 18. These young adults are legally adults, but they still need guidance, stability, and support as they become...
Kylee Kern, LMSW – Technical Assistance Specialist, Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network Two weeks before I turned eight years old, my parents became licensed foster parents and welcomed the first of my foster siblings into their home: a...
