By Allyssa DelPiano, Marketing Specialist at Cayuga Centers When Andrew and Jessica Cook decided to become foster parents just a short while ago, they weren’t entirely sure what to expect. Today, they’re a family of seven. Embrace the unexpected...
By L’Tesha Gamble-Pettis & Michelle Prego-Milewski — Cayuga Centers Originally Published March 14, 2025 in Pittsburgh City Paper For youth in foster care, sometimes the littlest victories lead to the biggest success. Take Olivia*, for example—a Pittsburgh teen...
By Allyssa DelPiano, Marketing Specialist at Cayuga Centers 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...
By Keanna Grigg, Communications Intern at Cayuga Centers 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...
By Ashley Argese, Assistant Vice President of Communications at Cayuga Centers 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...
By Michelle Prego-Milewski, Marketing Specialist at Cayuga Centers 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...
