Approximately 15,000 children in Pennsylvania’s child welfare system are unable to live with their biological families due to abuse, neglect or behavioral problems. The goal of foster care is to assist biological families in resolving the issues that led to the child’s placement in foster care so that families can be reunited as quickly and safely as possible. Foster care is intended to be temporary for children. If families cannot be reunified another permanent option, such as adoption, is pursued.
COBYS Family Services:
Caring for foster children presents many challenges to families. Our Christian focus and manageable caseloads enable us to provide resource families with the help they need to succeed in parenting. COBYS:
Children are placed into foster care because they cannot safely stay with their biological family. They are children:
COBYS resource families are:
Want to take the next step in learning about becoming a resource family with COBYS? Click the link for a short form to request an Inquiry Packet, a call from a Resource Home Coordinator, and/or to register for an Information Session.
Respite care was a helpful way for my husband and me to ease ourselves into the role of foster parents. We were also happy to provide some necessary rest to another family. – COBYS Resource Parent Laura