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Understanding attachment styles: A guide for foster parents and caregivers
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Understanding attachment styles: A guide for foster parents and caregivers
Many people cite the fear of attachment when discussing their hesitation to become a foster parent. What does being attached mean?
How to recognize and help youth overcome trauma in foster care
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.
Olivia’s story: How a new agency is redefining foster care in Allegheny County with a bundled service approach
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.
Ensuring your kids’ safety in the digital world
Learn how to protect your child from digital dangers, and social media safety hazards with these practical online safety tips.
Kinship care is everywhere
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.
Your role as a foster parent in court: Advocating for youth in foster care
Learn how foster parents can confidently advocate for youth in foster care during court proceedings with expert tips, preparation strategies, and resources.
The truth about teens in foster care
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.
“Can I foster if I…?” A guide to foster parent requirements
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New year, new opportunity to give back to youth in foster care
Start the new year with purpose and discover 5 meaningful ways to support youth in foster care.
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.
Meaningful ways for foster parents to support youth this holiday season
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.
My family member is in foster care. What do I do?
You recently learned that a family member has entered foster care. But do you know what are your options to support them?
What happens to youth in foster care when they turn 18?
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.
An open heart and home: Eric’s foster parent story
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.
What is treatment level foster care and why is it important?
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?
Cooking up connections: Engaging with youth through food
Food is an essential fuel for nurturing stronger bonds between caretakers and youth and building bridges between cultures.
Removing barriers to educational stability in foster care
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?
A neighborhood mom: The Martinos’ journey from foster care to adoption
When Jaylen and Jahmir met Frances, the siblings found their forever home.
From scarcity to security: Food trauma in foster care
For many families, food is more than sustenance. It fosters positive connections and symbolizes security and love. For youth in foster care, food can represent something entirely different.
The state of foster care in the United States: 7 takeaways
The number of children in foster care dropped significantly in 2022. What else can we learn?
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Read our blog at Cayuga Corner and learn how to understand trauma, including:
- How to tell the difference between trauma responses and behavior issues
- Supportive ways to help youth feel safe, seen, and supported
- Ways to protect your own emotional well-being as a caregiver
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