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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.
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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?
Parents go it alone for their kids all the time, but single foster dads are uncommon. This doesn’t have to be the case.
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.
The definition of foster care and adoption can often blur in the general public’s mind. But if you are considering becoming a parent in either way, it’s important to understand the difference.
A fictive kin placement united Jen with her daughter. She decided she wanted to do more.
Preparing for your first foster child placement can be intimidating. Completing your home study and home inspection doesn’t have to be.
By Allyssa DelPiano, Marketing Specialist at Cayuga Centers There are...
Respite foster care, or short-term foster care, and long-term foster care are two different types of foster care.
The foster journey of a single stay-at-home foster mom and how she manages stress, builds her support system, and advocates for children.
Sara went from being a single trial attorney to a foster parent of four almost overnight. Here’s how she does it.
An empty room in Stephanie and Michael’s home that they did not know how to fill sparked the journey to foster parenting.
Meet one of Mohawk Valley’s unsung heroes – Frank Yarborough, a therapist at Cayuga Centers. His journey from being a foster child to helping at-risk youth tells a tale of healing for NYS struggling families and kids.
Providing resources and support for your foster parent journey.
👨👩👧👦 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.
✨ 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. 🧡
#MeetOurChangeMakers
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. 🙏
🧡 this post to show Yasmin some love!
#MeetOurChangeMakers
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