By Ashley Argese, Assistant Vice President of Communications at Cayuga Centers *Child names have been changed for privacy Rachel and Matthew’s foster care journey began in an unexpected way. Living in Pittsburgh, PA, Rachel worked as a Youth Counselor and...
PITTSBURGH, PA – July 9, 2025 – Cayuga Centers proudly joined the Allegheny County Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth, and Families at their annual Resource Parent Appreciation Luncheon—a heartfelt celebration recognizing the dedication and...
By Rainer S.A. Nisbett, Digital Advertising and Communications Specialist at Cayuga Centers Congratulations! You’ve made one of the most important first steps — choosing to explore becoming a foster parent. We know this can be incredibly overwhelming, as choosing a...
By Allyssa DelPiano, Marketing Specialist at Cayuga Centers Every year, thousands of children face a tough and scary journey that begins with separation from their biological families as they enter the foster care system. While statistics provide a clinical overview,...
By Rivkah Estrin, Cayuga Centers Trainer Youth in the foster care system, whether in traditional foster care or kinship care, face trauma. They experience separation and loss from parents, caregivers, friends, schools, and familiar places like their neighborhoods....
