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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.
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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.
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.
Many people cite the fear of attachment when discussing their hesitation to become a foster parent. What does being attached mean?
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.
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.
Learn how to protect your child from digital dangers, and social media safety hazards with these practical online safety tips.
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.
Learn how foster parents can confidently advocate for youth in foster care during court proceedings with expert tips, preparation strategies, and resources.
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.
By Michelle Prego-Milewski, Marketing Specialist at Cayuga Centers...
Start the new year with purpose and discover 5 meaningful ways to support youth in foster care.
There are many ways to bring warmth and belonging to foster youth and their families during the holidays and beyond.
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.
You recently learned that a family member has entered foster care. But do you know what are your options to support them?
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.
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.
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?
Food is an essential fuel for nurturing stronger bonds between caretakers and youth and building bridges between cultures.
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?
When Jaylen and Jahmir met Frances, the siblings found their forever home.
Providing resources and support for your foster parent journey.
We support foster care all year round, but this month, we join the nation in shining a bright light on our staff and foster parents who help us serve the youth in our care. We cannot express enough gratitude to our clinicians, case managers, and program coordinators as they serve on the frontlines of our programs. Our support teams are the backbone of our organization and work tirelessly to keep our operations running smoothly.
In addition to Foster Care Appreciation Month, May is also Mental Health Awareness Month. Our continuum of care model is built on the foundation of a deep belief in mental health support. Programs like Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS), Home Health Care Management, our Youth and Family Resource Center, and Home and Community-Based Treatment and Support (HCBTS) services were designed with the idea that families who receive mental health services and support are more likely to avoid systems that split them apart.
The work that we do at Cayuga Centers is tough. The work that foster parents and all parents excel at daily is tough. This month it is so important that we take time and invest in our own mental health.
Happy Foster Care and Mental Health Awareness month!
✨ Employee Spotlight ✨
Meet our very own Allyssa DelPiano, a talented Marketing Specialist in our Communications Department! 🎨🧡
Allyssa creates content to share Cayuga Centers’ mission and programs with the world, ensuring our stories reach and inspire our communities.
Thank you, Allyssa , for your creativity, passion, and dedication! 👏✨
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The ultimate goal for young people in foster care is to keep families together, and unite those who have been divided when possible. Cayuga Centers is committed to supporting permanency plans for young people in our programs. A temporary stay is an essential step in providing a permanent home for youth in care. Visit the link in bio to learn more. #FosterCayugaCenters
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