In the Cambridge dictionary, co-parenting is defined as “sharing responsibility for raising a child, often between people who do not live together as a couple or when one person is not the biological parent of the child.” As a foster parent, your...
“I could never be a foster parent – I’d be afraid of getting too attached.” Let’s be honest. If you’re thinking about becoming a foster parent, haven’t you thought about this? Acknowledge that it’s okay to feel this way First and...
Foster Parents are encouraged to practice self-care to recharge, refocus and relax for optimal mental and physical well-being. So What Exactly is Self-Care? The International Self-Care Foundation (ISF) and The World Health Organization (WHO) define...
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...
Foster care can be confusing and intimidating for everyone involved. Researching and following federal and state-by-state rules and regulations or understanding the many program requirements, legal steps, and funding options can be time-consuming and daunting. To...
Maintaining the unity of foster siblings is ideal, but unfortunately, it is not common. By Phredi Griffin, Vice President of Treatment Family Foster Care Siblings hold a special important bond that shapes their childhood and future. Siblings are often each other’s...