By Michelle Prego-Milewski, Marketing Specialist at Cayuga Centers Oftentimes, when someone who hasn’t had any experience with foster care thinks about a child who is in the foster care system, they think of a youth who is put in the care of strangers. But did you...
By Allyssa DelPiano, Marketing Specialist at Cayuga Centers Foster parenting is a deeply rewarding journey, and it comes with significant responsibilities at home and periodically in the courtroom. While these responsibilities can seem overwhelming, Cayuga Centers...
By Shayne Jervey, Senior Director of Programs at Cayuga Centers Delaware, Co-Written and Edited by Ashley Argese, AVP of Communications at Cayuga Centers I’ve been working in the foster care system since 2001. When I tell people about my work, I am almost immediately...
By Michelle Prego-Milewski, Marketing Specialist at Cayuga Centers Interested in becoming a foster parent? Read more to find the answers to your questions about foster parent certification. If you’re here, you have expressed an interest in caring for youth in...
By Jasmine Lawrence, Media and Community Specialist at Cayuga Centers The new year brings a sense of renewal—a chance to reflect, reset, and start fresh. It’s the perfect time to think about how we can create better habits for ourselves and those around us. One...
By Allyssa DelPiano, Marketing Specialist at Cayuga Centers The holiday season is a time of joy and connection, but for foster youth and their families, it can also bring unique emotional issues and challenges. Many youth in foster care experience a heightened sense...