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The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to foster parenting. Every foster parent brings their own personality, strengths, and style to the table—and that’s a good thing. Take our personality quiz to learn more about the strengths of your personality.
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The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to foster parenting. Every foster parent brings their own personality, strengths, and style to the table—and that’s a good thing. Take our personality quiz to learn more about the strengths of your personality.
When Andrew and Jessica Cook decided to become foster parents, they weren’t entirely sure what to expect. Now, they’ve grown to a family of seven. They have navigated challenges, created memories, and found unexpected joy in fostering—proving that love always makes room.
Many people cite the fear of attachment when discussing their hesitation to become a foster parent. What does being attached mean?
Most foster children face multiple traumatic experiences beyond the pain of separation from their birth families and everything they know. Learn more about how to support young people in foster care.
For youth in foster care, sometimes the littlest victories lead to the biggest success. Take Olivia — a Pittsburgh teen who, after years of uncertainty, is now thriving thanks to the support of Cayuga Centers.
Learn how to protect your child from digital dangers, and social media safety hazards with these practical online safety tips.
The foster care system is changing to broaden the definition of kinship care to include more than just family members. Read on to discover examples of kinship care in the foster care system today.
Learn how foster parents can confidently advocate for youth in foster care during court proceedings with expert tips, preparation strategies, and resources.
When someone decides to become a foster parent, they often picture caring for a young child. However, teenagers need loving foster parents more than ever. Shayne Jervey explains the life-changing impact you can have on a teen.
By Michelle Prego-Milewski, Marketing Specialist at Cayuga Centers...
Start the new year with purpose and discover 5 meaningful ways to support youth in foster care.
There are many ways to bring warmth and belonging to foster youth and their families during the holidays and beyond.
The holiday season is a time for joy, connection, and celebration, but for youth in foster care, it can also bring challenges and mixed emotions.
You recently learned that a family member has entered foster care. But do you know what are your options to support them?
Discover the challenges youth face after aging out of foster care at 18, and explore actionable ways you can help provide housing, employment, healthcare, and mentorship to support their successful transition into adulthood.
Eric shares his heartfelt story which beautifully illustrates the profound difference a quality foster home can make, not only in the lives of youth in need but also in the hearts of those who open their homes to them.
Consider a child who has grown up in a neglectful environment at no fault of their own, shuffled between various foster or group homes for years with no support system. Who is there to support these youth who are missing the crucial resources they require?
Food is an essential fuel for nurturing stronger bonds between caretakers and youth and building bridges between cultures.
Youth in foster care have had their lives uprooted by removal. How can we make sure they stay on track in school through trauma and crisis?
When Jaylen and Jahmir met Frances, the siblings found their forever home.
Providing resources and support for your foster parent journey.
Children can carry more stress than we sometimes realize from school, peer pressure, trauma, and uncertainty. Rest is healing.
Let’s model healthy boundaries and remind children: they don’t need to earn rest, they deserve it.
Mental wellness starts with compassion, for them and for ourselves.
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In honor of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth and #TeacherAppreciationWeek, we’re celebrating the incredible students in our UC program along with our art teacher 💛
From fluid acrylic pours to stencil sprays and layers of liquid glass — these mixed media pieces reflect both creativity and care. Each step was a lesson in technique and exploring emotion, identity, and healing.
Asking for help is a skill that kids need to develop. They are not born knowing how. Model it. Practice it together.
And when they do reach out, meet it with love, not correction. Early support can make a lifelong difference.
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