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    Adopt PA Kids

    ​Upcoming SWAN Events

    Connecting individuals and families with valuable resources and information is vital to creating loving and supportive environments for children in need. This page serves as a hub for upcoming events, workshops, and seminars dedicated to adoption and fostering.

    Jump down to: Upcoming Birthdays | Upcoming Events

    In Pennsylvania, youth can remain in foster care until the age of 21. Many of the matching events listed on this page provide families with opportunities to meet older youth in care who are in need of permanency. Even though many of these youth are on their way to young adulthood, they continue to need permanent connections and a family to support, love and care for them. To learn more about this group of older youth please visit the Waiting Children section and use the Search Kids tool and search by age range 17 to 20.

    Birthdays

    We celebrate September birthdays (17-20yrs) for the following older youth: 

    Events

    Tuesday, September 21
    Lifespan Family Services Annual Matching Event

    Lifespan Family Services is excited to announce their upcoming Annual Matching Event. Lunch will be provided, as well as activities for youth and families. We look forward to seeing you! 

    Tuesday, September 24
    Annual DVAC Matching Event

    This is a workers-only matching event; however, families are encouraged to have their workers attend on their behalf.

    • When: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 
    • Time: 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 
    • Where: Davisville Church—Southampton, PA
    • More information: Contact Angela Phillips at aphillips1@gemmaservices.org

    Saturday, October 12
    Adoption Center and SWAN for an Older Youth Matching Event

    This in-person event will bring together the amazing youth and prospective families to meet, hang out, and get to know each other. This event is open to families with an approved family profile/home study. There will be guided activities for families and youth, which will provide many opportunities for everyone to really engage with one another! 

    • When: Saturday, October 12, 2024
    • Time: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
    • Where: Harrisburg Area (specific location details will be shared with registration) 
    • Registration: To register visit www.adopt.org
    • For more information: Contact Jennifer Mitchell at jmitchell@adopt.org

    Saturday, October 19
     Children's Aid Home Programs of Somerset County, Inc.'s Trunk-or-Treat Matching Event

    Carve out some time for the Children’s Aid Home Programs of Somerset County, Inc.’s trunk-or-treat matching event. It’s sure to be a howlin’ good time for youth, workers and families.

    • When: Saturday, October 19, 2024
    • Time: 1 p.m.–3 p.m.
    • Where: Children’s Aid Home Programs of Somerset County, Inc., 1476 N Center Avenue, Somerset, PA 15501
    • Registration: More information and registration will be sent closer to the date. We hope to see you there!
    • For more information: Please email Amanda (aheidorn@cahprogram.org) if you have any questions

    Monday, October 28
     More Than a Glance: An Inquiry Hour with Mazi

    Recruitment Workers and Family Matching Workers are invited to join Mazi for an open house style "Inquiry Hour”, where we will showcase and share "More Than a Glance" about the families and children recruited for by our agency! Families, please note that this event is professionals only, but feel free to share with your workers the information about this event and request that they join to represent your family! 

    • When: Monday, October 28, 2024
    • Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
    • Where: Online platform via Teams. Workers can email Liz Cady at LizCady@maziadoption.org to gain meeting information

    Sunday, November 3, 2024
    Children’s Aid Society of Clearfield County’s Annual Matching Event

    This event is open to families and professionals. For more information, contact Jennifer Teats at jennifert@childaid.org

    • When: Sunday, November 3, 2024
    • Time: Noon-2:30 p.m.
    • Where: Luigi’s Villa in DuBois, PA
    • Registration: Details will be forthcoming 

    Saturday, November 9, 2024
    Children's Service Center of Wyoming Valley Annual Matching Event

    Please RSVP by Oct. 18. All families with an approved home study are welcome to attend!

    • When: Saturday, November 9, 2024
    • Time: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
    • Where: 335 South Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702; C Building
    • Registration: You can register by emailing Maura Hinkley at mhinkley@e-csc.org or by calling 570-825-6425 x 7615 
    • Contact: Shari Menichello (smenichello@e-csc.org) with questions. 

     

    Monday, December 23
     More Than a Glance: An Inquiry Hour with Mazi

    Recruitment Workers and Family Matching Workers are invited to join Mazi for an open house style "Inquiry Hour”, where we will showcase and share "More Than a Glance" about the families and children recruited for by our agency! Families, please note that this event is professionals only, but feel free to share with your workers the information about this event and request that they join to represent your family! 

    • When: Monday, December 23, 2024
    • Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
    • Where: Online platform via Teams. Workers can email Liz Cady at LizCady@maziadoption.org to gain meeting information