At just seven years old, Sean had already experienced more instability than most adults face in a lifetime. When Sean began receiving foster care...
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A True Foster Care Success Story
At just seven years old, Sean had already experienced more instability...
Increased Need for Treatment Family Foster Care
Every day, more and more youth enter the foster care system with emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges that require specialized support. These young people are in need of homes with caregivers who can provide stability, structure, and understanding.
I’m not mom: what should my foster child call me?
One of the first questions many foster parents face when welcoming a child into their home is: “What should they call me?”
Learn about what to consider when navigating this conversation with the youth in your care.
Becoming a Foster Parent: How Can I Ensure a Smooth Transition for My Biological Children?
Discover how to prepare your biological children for welcoming a foster child into your home. Learn practical tips to ease transitions, reduce anxiety, and support a healthy family dynamic.
How one art class transformed into a space for healing
For the youth and children in our Unaccompanied Children Services program, art classes no longer feel special. Art has instead become a lifeline, a response to the emotional challenges the children face. Art has become healing, especially in today’s world.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Supporting Young Adults in Foster Care
Learn the do’s and don’ts of fostering youth ages 18+, including trauma-informed tips on independence, boundaries, family dynamics, and supportive caregiving.
From classroom to forever home: Rachel & Matthew’s foster care story
Life was filled with work, their shared home, and caring for their cherished foster pets — until a casual connection at Rachel’s school eventually led them to foster their daughter, Anna.
Why both respite and long-term foster care make a lasting impact
Sometimes a child walks through the door for a night. Sometimes they walk in and stay for years. No matter how long they stay at one particular home, every door a foster family opens is valuable.
5 Free Printable Thanksgiving Activities for Families
Looking for fun, no-cost or low-cost ways to make your fall more meaningful? We’ve put together 5 free printable Thanksgiving activities to help families express gratitude this season.
8 Ways to Add Mindful Eating to your Holiday Season Survival Toolkit
Mindful eating is a tool to help you enjoy the offerings of the holidays and help you and your family build habits that benefit long-term health.
The Inherent Strengths and Challenges of Kinship Caregivers
Across the country, over 2.5 million children are being raised by grandparents, other relatives, or close family friends when their parents are unable to raise them. With this comes both blessings and challenges.
Understanding challenging behaviors in children
Being curious about what’s behind the “bad behavior” is the first step towards healing for a child who sometimes exhibits challenging behaviors. These strategies will help you reframe your approach to caregiving.
Parenting with connection: How to use Nonviolent Communication (NVC) with your child
When your child begins to push boundaries or act out, it’s natural to feel unsure about how to respond. In those tough moments, many parents wonder how to discipline a child while still maintaining a strong, loving connection. That’s where Nonviolent Communication (NVC) can be a powerful tool.
How to spot grief in children, and ways to help
Coping from grief can stem from the separation from biological families, being taken away from familiar environments, and disruption of routines, schools, and friendships. These profound changes can lead to complex emotional responses that require understanding and extra support.
What to know when choosing a foster care agency that is right for you
With so many foster care agencies to choose from, how do you know where to start? Or how to choose the best agency that fits your needs?
The reality of foster care: Kids need healing, not blame
Discover the real reasons behind foster care placements, including neglect, substance abuse, and systemic challenges. Learn how trauma-informed approaches and family-centered solutions are working to improve outcomes for children and families.
Promoting healthy attachment in foster care
Building healthy attachments is one of the lasting positive effects you can have as a caregiver.
3 foster care myths you still believe – Fact vs. fiction
Think foster parents get rich or need to be perfect? Discover the truth behind common foster care myths from experienced recruiters.
Take the Quiz: What your foster parent personality says about you
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.
Love makes room: The Cooks’ foster journey to adoption
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.
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👨👩👧👦 Today, we recognize the vital role families play in nurturing, protecting, and shaping lives. At Cayuga Centers, we’re committed to supporting children, parents, caregivers, and communities through programs that strengthen family bonds and create lasting impact.
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✨ Today we’re celebrating Eloiza Roman, MSW ✨
Eloiza is our longest‑tenured clinician in the UC TFC program, and her dedication to caring for unaccompanied children continues to inspire us every day.
Through compassion, consistency, and deep clinical expertise, Eloiza creates spaces of safety and trust for children who have already endured so much. Her steady presence, empathy, and commitment remind us that healing begins with being seen and cared for.
Thank you, Eloiza, for your years of service, your heart for this work, and the countless lives you’ve touched. 🧡
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She didn`t just choose this career — She was called to it. 🧡
As a UC Clinician, Yasmin Jorge, MSW provides compassionate, trauma-informed care to unaccompanied minors — young people who have shown incredible courage just to get here.
Every day, she shows up as a steady, caring presence in their lives, helping them process, heal, and find their footing in a new world.
Thank you, Yasmin. We are so grateful for everything you give. 🙏
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