By Ashley Argese, Assistant Vice President of Communications at Cayuga Centers The holidays can be a time of joy and celebration – sitting by a warm fire, decorating your home, opening a gift, or making a family recipe together. The holiday season is a time often...
By Zoë Hutchinson, Executive Vice President of Communications at Cayuga Centers You recently learned that a family member (sibling, niece, nephew, cousin or grandchild) has entered foster care. Emotions and questions will flood your heart and mind. Why is my...
By Allyssa DelPiano, Marketing Specialist at Cayuga Centers Picture one of your favorite young people. They have made it through high school, learned to drive, and have been surrounded by family and friends as they graduated. You share excitement and advice about...
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 Ashley Argese, Assistant Vice President of Communications at Cayuga Centers 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...
By Joel Pesantez, Communications Intern at Cayuga Centers Food is an essential fuel for nurturing stronger bonds between caretakers and youth One of the key responsibilities of a foster parent is creating a safe, nurturing environment where foster youth can heal and...