Join a Virtual Information Session
Interested in fostering but not sure how it works, what the requirements are, or if you’ll be a good fit? We are happy to answer your questions LIVE in our information sessions!
Their Stay Might be Temporary, but your Impact on Youth in Foster Care is Forever
Be a champion for youth in foster care. Become a foster parent today for Allegheny County youth.
Hundreds of Allegheny County youth in foster care need homes.
Cayuga Centers is seeking diverse, loving foster homes for Pittsburgh youth. Fill out the form to be contacted with more information.
Click here to set up an appointment at your chosen time.
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Foster Care Virtual Information Session
First Tuesday of Every Month
Whether you’re considering becoming a foster parent or just want to learn more, this event is for you. Our team of experts will provide valuable insights and answer all your questions.
Meet our Cayuga Centers Foster Parents
Our resilient and committed foster parents are the backbone of Cayuga Centers. Every day they open their hearts to youth from all walks of life, making a permanent impact on their future. In partnership with our team, we are able to provide the active treatment needed to establish care and work toward unification.
Teens in foster care: A crisis that can be helped with love
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.
Single dads are rare in foster care. Kwame makes it work.
Parents go it alone for their kids all the time, but single foster dads are uncommon. This doesn’t have to be the case.
Fictive kin to foster kin: Jen & Jay’s story
A fictive kin placement united Jen with her daughter. She decided she wanted to do more.
Change a life with confidence
Our bundled support meets the needs of both youth and foster parents.
At Cayuga Centers, we know that fostering can be a big task. That’s why we provide the tools you need to transform a young person’s life. Our Pittsburgh and Allegheny county foster care training and support services mean that our foster parents can feel confident in their skills and abilities to be excellent caregivers.
You will be supported
✓ Partner with a treatment team
✓ 24/7 support with daily check-ins
✓ Monthly foster parent support groups
You can feel prepared
✓ Trauma-informed foster parent training
✓ Monthly tax-free stipends to help provide
financial support for the youth
You are not alone
✓ Help with scheduling youth’s
appointments and meetings
✓ Therapy and life skills lessons provided to youth
Requirements:
✓ Age 21+
✓ Own or rent your own home
✓ Have a room for a child
✓ Have a regular source of income
✓ Provide medical information for all household members
✓ Provide 3 references
✓ Pass State Central Registry clearances, criminal record checks, and fingerprint checks
✓ Undergo CPR & First Aid training
Process:
1. Contact a Cayuga Centers team member
2. Attend an information session
3. Complete application and home assessment
4. Complete pre-service training
5. Continue with mutual assessment process
6. Home assessment and home study
7. Certification
8. Placement
Get certified on your schedule.
Make an investment in a youth’s future
To ensure the best fit for both our youth and foster parents, our process is thorough. However, we make our training as accessible as possible with options for morning and evening sessions and remote training. The best part? You can start training right away.
Want to speak to an expert?
Book an online session with our team!
Through our information sessions, our dedicated team members will talk you through the Cayuga Centers’ foster parenting journey. Learn how you can become the champion a youth needs today!
Need more time to book an information session with us? Start by filling out our interest form.
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In March is Women`s History Month, Social Work Month, Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and National Reading Month. ✨
These significant awareness campaigns highlight the invaluable contributions of women throughout history, the compassion and advocacy of social workers, the need for inclusion and acceptance of individuals with developmental disabilities, and the power of literacy to enrich lives and foster lifelong learning. By recognizing these important observances, Cayuga Centers reaffirms its commitment to serving communities with compassion and empowering individuals to thrive through education and support.
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