Cayuga Centers Treasure Coast

Please help us welcome our new Data Specialist for our Healthy Steps program, Elisa! 🥳🎉

"I am so happy to be part of the Cayuga Centers team as the new Data Specialist. It makes be proud to be working with an organization that helps and supports our youth and families!
In my personal time, I enjoy spending time with my two children and my husband. I also enjoy going out to eat, exploring outdoor activities, and coloring.
I look forward to making a difference in our community with our new Healthy Steps Program!" - Elisa

We are grateful to Healing Kids’ Hearts for their generous creation of Calming Corners in our foster homes. These Peace Places provide a therapeutic sanctuary for our youth in care, offering them a safe space to relax and heal. Both our kids and foster parents deeply appreciate this thoughtful addition. Thank you for your support and dedication to the well-being of our children. 🧡🤍

🧡A HUGE thank you to Ms. Sara from Tykes & Teens for her insightful session with our foster parents on emotional regulation and creating calm spaces. Our foster parents learned about the profound effects of trauma on the brain, gained a deeper understanding of the behaviors they see, and each received a starter kit to create a calming space at home. 🧠
🧡If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, please message us! Our next Care class starts on October 22, 2024. Let’s make a difference together! 🌟

✨Our last Foster Parent CARE Class for 2024 is quickly approaching! Please call📞 or message💬 us if you would like to be enrolled or if you have any questions about becoming a Foster Parent!✨

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🧡 We are excited to be a part of Council of Social Agencies of St, Lucie, Inc - COSA 's Showcase event! We continue to learn about the resources in our community so we can better serve our families! 🧡

Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month!

Happy Child Welfare Worker Appreciation Week! A big thank you to the incredible professionals at Cayuga Centers and our community who work tirelessly to ensure children's and families' safety, permanency, and well-being. Your dedication changes lives.

💙 Click through to see our amazing in action, creating lasting memories for those we serve.

In honor of Su***de Prevention Month, our colleagues joined the Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk to raise awareness and support those impacted by su***de. The Honor Beads offer a way to connect through shared experiences. 'The number of people impacted by su***de brought to light the significance of the need to embrace people and promote spaces of hope and healing,' says LTesha Gamble Pettis of our Allegheny County office.

What's your connection? Share your story and wear your bead proudly. Find your color below and help others know they're not alone.

Happy Grandparents Day to all the wise and wonderful grandparents out there! Thank you for being a guiding light and source of happiness.

Why do youth in foster care face so many barriers with their schooling? Learn what they are and how to help by clicking through or visiting cayugacenters.org/removing-barriers-to-educational-stability-in-foster-care/ to learn more.

📣 Please help us welcome our new Youth Skills Coach for our Treatment Family Foster Care Program, Abigail! 📣

"Hello everyone, I am delighted to be joining the Cayuga Centers team as the new Youth Skills Coach. I am thrilled to be joining such a dynamic team dedicated to serving the community and the youth. In my personal time I enjoy gardening, going out to eat, and exploring outdoor activities.
I look forward to bringing my dedication and enthusiasm to our initiatives." - Abigail

Happy Labor Day! Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and achievements of every worker who contributes to our communities and economy. Cheers to a well-deserved day of relaxation.

Today we want to take a moment to acknowledge the reality of grief and its impact on our lives. Whether it's the loss of a loved one, a pet, a job, or any significant change, grief is a natural and valid response.

There are various ways to cope with loss and grief; while there are no easy solutions, here is a list of books, that can at the very least provide valuable insights into the grieving process for both adults and children.

Keep these 16 books handy: https://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-books-grief.html

Cayuga Centers believes that a strong family starts at home, which is why we offer mental health services designed to support and empower your family. Together, we can help your family grow stronger and more resilient. Know someone who could use our services? Please share this post and help us spread the word.

Food trauma is an often misunderstood challenge faced by youth in foster care. For many of these young people, food can trigger anxiety and stress instead of comfort and joy.

Our latest blog post, From Scarcity to Security: Food Trauma in Foster Care, explores how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) shape a child’s relationship with food and offers practical strategies to help them heal and thrive.

We invite you to read, reflect, and share this important piece with your network of friends and family. Read the entire article and sign up for more at Cayuga Corner. https://cayugacenters.org/from-scarcity-to-security-food-trauma-in-foster-care/

📣 Please help us welcome our new Program Manager for our Healthy Steps program, Jerolyn! 📣

"I am excited to be working for Cayuga Centers as the new Program Manager for the Healthy Steps program. I have a passion for educating and empowering those around me and am thrilled to be joining an agency that focuses on making a positive impact in the communities they serve. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and four children out on the boat, cheering on
my favorite college football team (Go Ducks), traveling, or just watching movies at home". -Jerolyn

Meet a neighborhood mom and learn about the Martinos’ journey from foster care to adoption in our latest blog post!

A neighborhood mom: The Martinos' journey from foster care to adoption When Jaylen and Jahmir met Frances, the siblings found their forever home.

September is right around the corner! If you’ve been dreading the back-to-school supply run, we’ve got you covered: https://cayugacenters.org/back-to-school-tips-for-foster-parents/
We hope each and every child has a great start to their school year! 🏫📚📝

Shouting out everyone who helped a child out by donating school supplies this year! Read this post to see why your donation matters. ⬇️

How does a simple donation encourage responsibility and organization? Having their own set of supplies teaches students responsibility and organization. When children are provided with the tools they need, they learn to take care of their belongings and manage their resources. This sense of responsibility can extend beyond the classroom, helping them develop essential life skills that will benefit them in various aspects of their lives.

Want to know another way to teach life skills and responsibility? Become a foster parent! CCKids is facing a crisis in foster care. We need more homes – specifically, we need 25 new homes by January 2025. If you would like to learn more, please call (772) 873-7800, and ask for Jerra Wisecup.

We're at Christian FM's 6th Annual Back to School Expo! Come by and spin our wheel for a chance to win a cool prize. 🎒✏️✂️

We can't believe the school year is already right around the corner. We know that transitioning from a summer schedule back to a school schedule can be challenging for parents and kids so we've gathered some tips for you and your family to make things a little easier. Our favorite at Cayuga Centers is #4!

If you know a family who can benefit from these tips, share with them! We want the back-to-school transition to be easy for everyone. Visit https://cayugacenters.org/back-to-school-tips-for-foster-parents/ for more helpful information.

Every July, we set aside the fourth Sunday of the month to honor the often-overlooked heroes of society: parents. Whether a family is led by two parents, a single parent, or another guardian, these figures are crucial in providing financial support and nurturing emotional growth and development in their children. Parents are constantly making sacrifices to better their children’s lives, and on this day, we encourage everyone to express their gratitude and appreciation. Happy Parents’ Day!

🌟 A Huge Thank You to Our Amazing Partners! 🌟

We are incredibly grateful to Tykes & Teens for their insightful presentation on compassion fatigue and for sharing valuable tips on how our foster parents can “fill their cup” and maintain their well-being. Your support helps us continue to provide the best care for our families and the youth they serve. 💖

A big shoutout to Wise Fire and Safety for their hands-on training on using a fire extinguisher and for sharing essential fire safety tips. Your expertise ensures our foster parents are well-prepared to keep their homes safe. 🔥🧯

Thank you both for your dedication and commitment to our community!