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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.
Father’s Day can bring up a range of emotions for children in foster care—joy, confusion, grief, or even uncertainty.
As a foster parent, your presence, empathy, and patience can make a world of difference. 💙
Swipe through to read a few things to keep in mind this Father’s Day
#FathersDay #FosterParentTips
This Father’s Day, we celebrate all the dads, father figures, mentors, and male caregivers who show up, support, and shape lives every day.
At Cayuga Centers, we know that men play a vital role in the lives of children—especially in foster care. Despite outdated myths, men make incredible foster parents, bringing stability, compassion, and leadership to youth who need it most.
To every father figure helping a child feel safe and seen: thank you. 💙
We work every day to support children and families on their journey toward reunification, providing the tools, care, and compassion they need to grow together again.
Every successful reunification is a reminder: with the right support, families can thrive. 💙
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