By Michelle Prego-Milewski, Marketing Specialist and Felice Perrotta, Foster Home Recruiter and Licensor Imagine for a moment that you run into a friend that you haven’t seen in years and they tell you that they’re a foster parent. What questions would you have for...
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 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 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...
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 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...
