Cayuga Corner

5 ways to bring holiday joy to youth and families in foster care

There are many ways to bring warmth and belonging to foster youth and their families during the holidays and beyond.

Take action: How to identify and prevent child abuse this April

Mar 29, 2024

Learn how to take action and prevent child abuse this April by understanding the various forms of abuse and their warning signs, and the ways you can report it.

Surefire ways to spark your child’s imagination with books!

Feb 28, 2024

Reading helps with brain development, reduces stress, and can be a helpful tool for young people dealing with trauma. It is vital to help a child (and you) thrive at every stage of life.

6 women who shaped the foster care system we know today

Feb 28, 2024

In honor of Women’s History Month, we are spotlighting 6 women who have made an impact on the foster care system in the United States.

Fostering Equity: Reducing the number of Black youth in foster care

Feb 1, 2024

A pattern that has plagued the foster care system for decades: the stark overrepresentation of Black children compared to their counterparts. How is the system changing to move in the right direction?

How to meet the challenges of transracial fostering

Jan 31, 2024

How do you support a foster child of a different race? It’s possible through learning, communication, and planning along with help from your Cayuga Centers team.

What to expect from the foster parent licensing process

Dec 29, 2023

If you’re a first-time foster parent, here’s a step-by-step guide of what you can expect as you work towards your foster care certification.

Getting to know your foster care support team

Dec 29, 2023

The support provided by your foster care treatment team is essential to success. At Cayuga Centers, our extensive support team is readily available to you from certification to when a youth exits your home.

Strategies to afford fostering a child: unlock the love

Nov 27, 2023

Many potential foster parents may feel overwhelmed by the financial responsibilities of raising a child. The truth is, raising children doesn’t have to break the bank.

Co-Parenting: Tips for building healthy relationships

Oct 31, 2023

Building a positive relationship and establishing healthy boundaries is easier when you remember the ultimate goal of the foster journey: reunification whenever possible.

Fear of attachment and how to overcome it

Oct 31, 2023

It’s okay to fear attachment when deciding to become a foster parent. Don’t be afraid to acknowledge these feelings. They could keep you from significantly impacting a child’s life.

Foster Parent Self Care: A Vital Practice

Sep 23, 2023

6 no-cost, low-time investment routines you can easily fit into your day. Foster Self-care helps foster parents recharge, refocus and relax for optimal mental and physical well-being.

Teens in foster care: A crisis that can be helped with love

Aug 22, 2023

Many foster parents want to foster small children, but the need for older kids is far greater. Here’s why you should open your home to a teen.

Why kinship care is so important

Jul 24, 2023

Family and friends can make all the difference in a foster child’s life, often making a difficult transition less stressful.

The importance of keeping siblings together in foster care

Jul 20, 2023

Siblings hold a special important bond that shapes their childhood and future. Siblings are often each other’s best support system. So, why don’t we prioritize keeping foster siblings together?

Single dads are rare in foster care. Kwame makes it work.

Jul 7, 2023

Parents go it alone for their kids all the time, but single foster dads are uncommon. This doesn’t have to be the case.

Becoming an ally: Supporting LGBTQIA foster youth

Jun 20, 2023

Nearly 400,000 children are in the U.S. foster care system. Of those, up to 30% identify as part of the LGBTQIA community. It’s important to remember that no matter what your child’s orientation or gender identity is, creating an environment that they can feel comfortable in is your top priority.