We recently had the privilege to speak with Eric, one of our fictive kin foster parents, who shared his heartfelt experience. His story beautifully illustrates the profound difference a quality foster home can make, not only in the lives of youth in need but also in...
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...
Cayuga Centers’ Delaware Foster Parents, Avia and Donavan Here’s how Avia and Donavan used their own experiences to connect with their first placement. Like everything in life, foster parenting is a journey. Placements have a beginning, middle, and sometimes an...
Many people want to foster younger children, but the need for the older kids is far greater. Here’s why you should open your home to a teen. When Cayuga Centers’ foster home licensors meet potential foster parents, they expect certain questions and...
