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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.

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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.

    Birthdays

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

    Events

    Saturday, May 9, 2026
    Haven Adoptions & Family Services Foster Care Awareness Event

    Thinking about becoming a foster parent? Join Haven Adoptions & Family services on May 9th to learn how you can make a difference in a child's life. Our team will walk you through the process, answer your questions, and share how you can get started. To register, click on the link provided.

    Saturday, May 9, 2026
    Grow with Foster Care at Family Services of NW PA

    This family-friendly event features multiple make and take activities and the opportunity to learn more about becoming a foster parent through Family Services of NW PA. All are welcome to attend!

    • When: Saturday, May 9, 2026
    • Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
    • Where: Asbury United Methodist Church, 4703 West Ridge Road, Erie, PA 16506
    • Registration: www.FSNWPA.org/events
    • More Information: contact Melissa Scobey at 814-866-4581 or email mscobey@fsnwpa.org.

    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.

    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!

    Saturday, May 16, 2026
    Foster Care Awareness Community Walk

    Join us for a day of awareness, support, and community hosted by Monroe County Children and Youth Services Foster Care Program. Meet at the pavilion by the pinwheels at 10:15 AM to join the foster care awareness community walk because "every child deserves a safe and loving home." Other event highlights include refreshments, playground, food truck, and activities. Come learn more about local foster care and adoption. Wear blue to show support! Donations such as nightlights, new duffle bags, toiletries, crayons, and new PJs are welcome.

    • When: Saturday, May 16, 2026
    • Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Where: SouDansbury Park, 15 Day Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 -- Meet us at the pavilion by the pinwheels
    • For more information: contact Sandra James at 570-420-3590 ext. 3297 or email sajames@monroecountypa.gov

    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!

    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
      Foster More Bowling Event to Honor Foster Parents

      In recognition of foster parents’ appreciation month Schuylkill County children and youth is hosting an event to honor foster parents and to recruit prospective families. Please join us for the afternoon of bowling for children and adults, this will be an opportunity to interact and ask questions about the benefits of foster parenting.

        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.

          Tuesday, May 26, 2026
          Trac Services for Families Foster Care Awareness Month Celebration 

          TRAC will be hosting a FREE Family event at the Baldwin Library in Pittsburgh! FREE food, games, crafts, and face painting! Come join us to learn how you and your family can help a child in who needs support in many ways We are hoping to get folks to talk with us about all of the ways to help our foster youth!

          • When: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
          • Time: 3:00-5:30 p.m.
          • Where: Baldwin Borough Public Library, 5230 Wolfe Drive, Pleasant Hills, PA  15236
          • More Information: Call 412-471-8722 or email info@tracpgh.org

          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!

          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, May 30, 2026
          Bethany Christian Services: Foster Care Information Session 

          Interested in learning more about foster care and how you can make a difference? Join us for a relaxed, informative session to learn how to get started. Our team will guide you through the process and answer your questions.

          What to expect: Foster care overview, steps to get started, help with clearances, Q&A with our team, and light breakfast provided.

          Tuesday, June 2, 2026
          Southeast Region Virtual Matching Event

          You are invited to attend the upcoming SE Region Virtual Matching Event, 6/2/2026 at 6pm!

          Child workers, family workers, and approved matching families may join us to learn about waiting youth and families in the southeast region, however we're happy to have families and workers from all other areas join us to listen in and see if anyone could be a match for your clients!

          We will begin with presentations about waiting youth, then dismiss families in attendance, and end with presentations about waiting families. 

          Tuesday, June 9, 2026
          More Than a Glance: An Inquiry Hour with Mazi

          Recruiters for youth and families are invited to join us on the 2026 dates 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 Mazi. 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!

          Tuesday, June 16, 2026
          SWAN/IL Summer Statewide Matching Reception

          The purpose of a matching reception is to allow prospective adoptive families to meet and interact with the professionals who work directly with Pennsylvania’s children in need of permanency. Families can learn more about the children in Pennsylvania by viewing photos, posters, and multimedia presentations and talking directly to their workers.

          Before attending the event, discuss with your worker any changes that may be needed to the special needs or characteristics sections in your Resource Family Application Registration/Update Form (CY131) and any changes to waiting child characteristics you may consider for your family.

          • When: Tuesday, June 16 2026
          • Time: 5:30 to 8:00 PM
          • Where: Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, 250 Kalahari Boulevard, Pocono Manor, PA 18349
          • More Information: Access frequently asked questions in our Guide for Families 
          • Registration: https://web.cvent.com/event/5e7ec891-ebab-4032-9e10-dfacbbb3896c/register
            • We encourage pre-registration by June 5; however, walk-in registrations are welcome. 
            • On-site registration and check-in will begin at 5:00 pm on June 16, 2026

          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

          Tuesday, August 18, 2026
          More Than a Glance: An Inquiry Hour with Mazi

          Recruiters for youth and families are invited to join us on the 2026 dates 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 Mazi. 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!

          Tuesday, October 20, 2026
          More Than a Glance: An Inquiry Hour with Mazi

          Recruiters for youth and families are invited to join us on the 2026 dates 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 Mazi. 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!

          Tuesday, December 15, 2026
          More Than a Glance: An Inquiry Hour with Mazi

          Recruiters for youth and families are invited to join us on the 2026 dates 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 Mazi. 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!

          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.