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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, April 5, 2025
Growing Families Through Adoption Matching Event
The Older Child Matching Initiative (OCMI)/ SWAN services division of Family Support Services at The Children’s Institute brings you Growing Families Through Adoption, our annual matching event focused on connecting amazing kids and older youth to loving families and safe homes. Growing Families Through Adoption is a free event by invitation only. Whether you are a certified adoptive family or a permanency professional, we hope you’ll join us.
- When: Saturday, April 5, 2025
- Time: 1–3:30 p.m.
- Where: The Children’s Institute in Pittsburgh, 6301 Northumberland St., Pittsburgh PA 15217
- Registration: Details coming soon!
- For more information: Please contact Mandy Somerville at 412-418-7149 or Mandy.Somerville@AmazingKids.org
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Adoption Center Matching Event — Southeastern Pennsylvania
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 ages 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, April 12, 2025
- Time: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- Where: Southeast Pennsylvania (full address will be shared once successfully registered)
- Registration:
- Youth Registration: https://form.jotform.com/250304502371140
- Family Registration: https://form.jotform.com/250304702019141
Monday, April 21, 2025
More than a Glance: An Inquiry Hour with Mazi!
Child-specific 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 by our agency! 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: Monday, April 21, 2025
- Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- Where: Online platform via Microsoft Teams
- Registration: There is no need to register. On the day of the event, click the Teams link to join!
Sunday, May 4, 2025
Twin Pines Family Services Matching Event
May the fourth be with you! Twin Pines Family Services Matching and Recruitment Event.
- When: Sunday, May 4, 2025
- Time: Noon-4 p.m.
- Where: Hutchinson Park - 65 Reservoir Drive, Uniontown PA 15401
- Registration: Please register using the online form
- For more information: Please contact at Faythe@twin-pines.org at
724-439-4663
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Adoption Center Matching Event — Pittsburgh Area
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 ages 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 31, 2025
- Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Where: Western PA (full address will be shared once successfully registered)
- Registration: Registration opens 04/14/2025 (check back for link)
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Diakon Wilderness Center Matching Event
- When: Saturday, June 7, 2025 Time: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
- Where: 571 Mountain Road, Boiling Springs, PA 17007
- Registration opens for approved families and waiting youth on Monday, April 14, 2025]
- Family Sign Up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/883745916827?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Youth Sign Up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1272990461739?aff=oddtdtcreator
- For more information, please contact Abigail Ramsauer at ramsauera@diakon.org
Monday, June 16, 2025
More than a Glance: An Inquiry Hour with Mazi!
Child-specific 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 by our agency! 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: Monday, June 16, 2025
- Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- Where: Online platform via Microsoft Teams
- Registration: There is no need to register. On the day of the event, click the Teams link to join!
Monday, August 18, 2025
More than a Glance: An Inquiry Hour with Mazi!
Child-specific 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 by our agency! 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: Monday, August 18, 2025
- Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- Where: Online platform via Microsoft Teams
- Registration: There is no need to register. On the day of the event, click the Teams link to join!
Monday, October 20, 2025
More than a Glance: An Inquiry Hour with Mazi!
Child-specific 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 by our agency! 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: Monday, October 20, 2025
- Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- Where: Online platform via Microsoft Teams
- Registration: There is no need to register. On the day of the event, click the Teams link to join!
Monday, December 15, 2025
More than a Glance: An Inquiry Hour with Mazi!
Child-specific 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 by our agency! 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: Monday, December 15, 2025
- Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- Where: Online platform via Microsoft Teams
- Registration: There is no need to register. On the day of the event, click the Teams link to join!
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.