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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.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
All Abilities, All Love - An Adoption and Disability Inclusion Discussion and Matching Event for Families and Professionals
Every child deserves a loving, supportive family. Join Bethanna for an inspiring and informative event focused on adoption for children with disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, and other diverse needs.
- When: Saturday, May 2, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Where: Audubon, PA
- For more information, please contact:
- Mary Ouattara, mouattara@bethanna.org, 267-449-1605
- Alivia Glennan, aglennan@bethanna.org, 267-275-4496
Saturday, May 2, 2026
It Takes a Village: A Foster Care Awareness Month Event
Join us for a community event supporting families impacted by foster care, adoption, and kinship care. Open to all, come learn, connect, and show your support! Highlights include activities for youth and families, community resources, local partners, One Simple Wish mobile van experience, and delicious treats.
- When: Saturday, May 2, 2026
- Time: Noon-3 p.m.
- Where: 559 W. Uwchlan Ave., Exton, PA 19341
- More information: maziadoption.org
Saturday, May 2, 2026
There's No Time to Spare Incredi-Bowl Family Fun Community Event
FREE EVENT! No registration required. Bring the family to Falcon Lanes for some INCREDI-BOWL family fun! Bowling, crafts, DJ, Glow party, and light refreshments will be available. Every family will receive a door prize ricket, bring a friend and get a second entry ticket! Stop and talk about how you can become a FOSTER or ADOPTIVE parent. Sponsored by Armstrong County Foster Parents.
- When: Saturday, May 2, 2026
- Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Where: Falcon Lanes, 435l7 5th Ave, Ford City, PA 16226
- More Information: Please contact Tiffany Cline 724-548-3466.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Open Heart, Open Homes Night: Foster Care Awareness Month Event
Pike County Children and Youth is excited to invite your organization to participate in an upcoming Foster Parent Recruitment Event aimed at connecting prospective foster parents with valuable resources and support services available within our community. This event will bring together individuals and families interested in becoming foster parents, providing them with an opportunity to learn more about the fostering process and the network of support available to them.
- When: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
- Time: 5-7 p.m
- Where: The Riverview Inn, 402 Shay Lane, Matamoras, PA 18336
- Registration: RSVP by Friday, May 1, 2026, by calling Pike County Children and Youth at 570-296-3446, or emailing Carla Brown (cbrown@sam-inc.org) or Bernadette Parry (bparry@sam-inc.org)
Friday, May 15, 2026
Fostering Faith Breakfast
Please join Washington County Children & Youth Services and Adoption Connection, PA for breakfast as we hear from Vince Smith of Keystone Family Alliance, along with other speakers, about how communities of faith can be involved in the ministry of foster care. The event is open to the public, but RSVP is required.
- When: Friday, May 15, 2026
- Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m
- Where: Julian's Catering & Banquet Hall, 78 W. Maiden St., Washington, PA 15301
- Registration: Please RSVP by May 8, 2026, to jpleska@adoptionconnectionpa.org
- More Information: Contact Jackie Pleska by calling 724-747-2470 or email jpleska@adoptionconnectionpa.org.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Blueprints — All Aboard! for Foster Care Awareness Month
Join Blueprints Foster Care staff for light refreshments, kids' crafts, and information about fostering in your community before catching the trolley. Throughout the month of May, kids ride for free. Adult tickets provided by Blueprints during the event. Register today!
- When: Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Time: 12 p.m.-3 p.m.
- Where: Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA 15301
- Registration: Sign up to attend the event
- More information: Contact Tricia Rupp by calling 724-225-0510 ext. 338 or emailing Trupp@myblueprints.org
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Adoption Center Older Youth Matching Event
Join the Adoption Center and Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network for an Older Youth matching event! This in-person matching event will bring together the amazing youth and prospective families to meet, hang out, and get to know each other.
This event will be open to families with an approved family profile/home study, as well as youth age 12 and up. There will be guided activities for families and youth, which will provide many opportunities for everyone to really engage with one another!
- When: Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Where: Southwestern PA (Butler County); the exact location will be shared once successfully registered
- Registration:
- Family Registration: https://form.jotform.com/260854420851153
- Youth Registration: https://form.jotform.com/260854562077160
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Spring Into Foster Care — Family Fun Day!
Join us for a FREE family fun day at the park! Bring the kids, invite your friends, and enjoy an afternoon of activities, community, and learning about foster care. Families can enjoy indoor and outdoor fun with access to the pavilion, playground, and activity space inside the park hall in case of rain. Whether you're just looking for a fun day out with your family or are curious about how foster care can make a difference in a child's life, we'd love to see you there! All families are welcome!
Activities include: bounce houses, flower pot painting, light refreshments, foster care information table, and meeting current foster families. Hosted by Indiana County Children and Youth Services and Justice Works Youth Care of Indiana County.
- When: Sunday, May 17, 2026
- Time: 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
- Where: Marion Center Park, Route 403 Highway North, Marion Center, PA 15759
- More Information: Please contact Brittany Marshall by calling 412-742-5448 or email Bmarshall@justiceworksyouthcare.com
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Goats and Floats: A Foster Care Awareness Month Event
Join Children's Home of Reading for Goats and Floats - a free, family friendly community event! Enjoy baby goats, root beer floats, and fun activities for all ages. Come out and enjoy a fun day with us.
What to expect:
- Baby Goat Yoga (Goat Yoga spots are officially full!)
- Goat Petting and Snuggles
- Kids Activities, Bounce House and Obstacle Course
- Trackless Train
- Food Trucks
- Goats provided by Swartz Farm
- When: Saturday, May 23, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Where: Jim Deitrich Park, 4899 Stoudts Ferry Bridge Road, Reading, PA 19605
- Register online: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054BA4AC2CA1FCC52-61964061-goats#/
- Goat yoga is limited to children 8 years and older.
- Event entry is free (yoga sessions are first come, first reserved)
- Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in and get settled.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Professionals Only Virtual Matching Event for Central Region
We are looking to share some of the amazing older youth and families to workers in the central region at our virtual matching event on May 28th 2026. We encourage any youth or family workers to attend and learn about amazing youth and families.
For presentations we will be prioritizing submissions from the central region but will accept up to 6 youth and 6 families to present.
If you have a family or youth you would like to present, please select a ticket from the Family to Present or Youth to Present options during your registration on our Eventbrite page, or contact Montana Sigel at silgelm@diakon.org for the event link.
Families, please note that this event is for professionals only, but feel free to share this information with your workers and request that they join to represent your family!
- When: Thursday, May 28, 2026
- Time: 10:00 -11:00 a.m.
- Where: Online
- Registration: Professionals Only — Register using Eventbrite
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Northern Children's Services Adoption and Foster Care Appeciation Day
Prospective and current foster and adoptive parents are invited to come together, enjoy a continental breakfast, share their experiences, and discuss topics related to foster care and adoption. Four breakout sessions will be hosted by Northern Children’s Services staff and community members, including "What is Foster Care and Adoption," "Financial Stability for Youth in Care," "Practical Coping and De-escalation Skills," and "Cultural Awareness in Parenting Youth in Care." We are looking forward to connecting with resource families and honoring National Foster Care Month together! Space is limited so please RSVP by May 12, 2026.
- When: Saturday, May 30, 2026
- Time: 9:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Where: Northern Children's Services, 5301 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128
- Registration: Register for the event here
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Save The Date! Children's Aid Society Ice Cream Social Matching Event
Professionals, families, and youth are invited to attend an Ice Cream Social matching event! Registration coming soon!
- When: Saturday, August 8, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Where: The Children's Aid Society, 1008 South Second Street, Clearfield, PA 16830
- Registration: Coming Soon - For more information, please contact Jennifer Teats at jennifert@childaid.org
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), which is in part comprised of the Office of Children, Youth, and Families (OCYF) complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.