Lycoming Foster Care

02/14/2026

12/19/2025

Thank You to the Kiwanis Club of Muncy for organizing this year's Christmas Project for Lycoming Foster Care.

A special thank you to the generous sponsors who made this year's Christmas project possible!

08/28/2025

When you foster through Lycoming Foster Care, you’re not only opening your heart – you’re helping a local child remain in their own community, surrounded by familiar schools, friends, and support.

We’re currently looking for foster parents for children ages 0–21, including:

✔️ Families who can teach independent living skills to teens
✔️ Caregivers willing to be role models for biological families
✔️ People just like YOU, ready to offer love, patience, and support

Whether you’re single or married, employed full time or currently a stay-at-home parent, we need a diverse network of families to meet the needs of our youth.

📍 Located in Williamsport, our team is here to walk with you every step of the way.
📞 Call us Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4:30 PM to get started.
🌐 Or visit our website today to learn more: www.LycomingFosterCare.org

Be the Difference. Foster a Child. Partner with Us. ❤️

08/26/2025

Many children in foster care have experienced some form of trauma, and understanding its effects is key to helping kiddos heal. Trauma isn't always visible, but it can deeply shape how a child reacts, trusts, and copes.

According to The Foster Care Association, here’s what every foster parent should know:
✔️ Trauma can result from abuse, neglect, loss, or many other lived experiences
✔️ It affects brain development, emotions, and behavior
✔️ Healing takes time, trust, and consistency
✔️ Children aren’t “acting out” – they’re often responding to past pain

With empathy, structure, and support, foster parents can help children begin to feel safe again.

📖 Read the full article: https://www.thefca.co.uk/what-is-trauma/

Learn about trauma and its impact on children in care. Explore our resources to better understand and support them through trauma.

08/22/2025

"You might be temporary in their lives; they might be temporary in yours. But there is nothing temporary about the love or the lesson." – Tonia Christle

Every moment matters in foster care. Whether it's days, months, or years, the love you give lasts forever, both in a child’s heart and in your own.

Foster care is about showing up, being present, and offering comfort during one of the hardest times in a child’s life. The impact? Enduring. Unforgettable. Life changing.

🔗 Learn more about fostering and how you can be the difference: www.LycomingFosterCare.org

08/20/2025

With the support of Lycoming Foster Care and the loving guidance of his foster parents, Linda and Joe Tokay, Jacob Collins was able to graduate high school early and to pursue a degree in computer sciences.

His story is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when youth are given the love, structure, and opportunity they deserve.

Watch Jacob’s journey and be inspired:
🎥 https://youtu.be/VKL7ufNSRC0?si=dCJVH5svLIixCPTj

🔗 Learn how YOU can help a local child in need succeed:
www.LycomingFosterCare.org

Jacob Collins is thankful for the support of Lycoming Foster Care and the loving care of his foster family, Linda and Joe Tokay. Thanks to them, Jacob gradua...

08/18/2025

For children entering foster care, being separated from siblings can be just as painful as leaving their home. Maintaining sibling bonds offers emotional stability, a sense of belonging, and a constant reminder that they are not alone.

Here are a few ways foster families can help kids in need:

✔ Prioritize placing siblings together whenever possible
✔ Facilitate frequent, meaningful visits when they can’t live together
✔ Involve youth in decisions about sibling contact

Foster parents play a vital role in preserving these family connections and the impact can last a lifetime.

📖 Read the full article here:
https://imprintnews.org/top-stories/sibling-connections-states-take-different-approaches-to-preserving-family-bonds-in-foster-care/242530

🔗 Explore how you can help keep siblings connected:
www.LycomingFosterCare.org

Thousands of children find themselves cut off from siblings when they enter foster care. Some states are working to change that.

08/14/2025

There are so many misconceptions about foster care that can discourage people from getting involved. But the truth? Foster care is not what many people think!

❌ Myth: You have to be married to foster.
✔ Truth: Foster parents can be single or married!

❌ Myth: All foster children have severe behavioral issues.
✔ Truth: Many children just need love, stability, and patience to thrive.

❌ Myth: I need to be wealthy to afford fostering.
✔ Truth: Foster parents must be able to document financial stability but will also receive tax-free reimbursement to help meet a child’s needs.

🔗 Learn more about how you can change the live of a local kiddo in need: www.LycomingFosterCare.org

Be the Difference. Foster a Child. Partner with Us. ❤️

08/12/2025

“Sometimes, our work as caregivers is not for the faint of heart. But you will never know what you are made of until you step into the fire. Step bravely!” – Deborah A. Beasley ❤️

Foster parenting isn’t easy, but it is life changing. Being there to guide foster kiddos is a journey of courage, love, and unwavering commitment. Every child placed in your care is a chance to rewrite their story, to offer safety, and to spark healing.

Be brave. Be bold. Be the difference. You don’t have to do it alone – we’ll walk beside you every step of the way. ❤️

🔗 Learn more: www.LycomingFosterCare.org

08/06/2025

Forming meaningful connections with your teenage foster can be incredibly rewarding, but it also takes patience, empathy, and consistency.

According to Kids First Inc., here are a few tips that can help build strong relationships with your new foster:

✔ Show Up, Every Day – Reliability helps teens feel safe.
✔ Respect Their Space – Let trust develop naturally.
✔ Stay Curious – Ask open-ended questions and truly listen.
✔ Validate Their Feelings – Even when it's hard to hear, their emotions matter.
✔ Keep Communication Open – Be honest and age-appropriate.

📖 Read the full article here for more insight:
https://kidsfirstinc.net/blog/building-relationship-with-foster-adopted-teen

🔗 Learn how you can support teens in care: https://www.lycomingfostercare.org/

Whether you are new to fostering or adoption or have been doing it for years, this article will provide you with valuable tips on how to build a strong and lasting bond with your foster or adoptive teen.