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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 August birthdays (17-20yrs) for the following older youth: 

    Events

    Thursday, August 13, 2026
    Reverse Matching Event: Picture Yourself  With a Family 

    Youth aged ten years and older, and family matching workers, are invited to this unique event! Youth and family workers will have the opportunity to interact through various activities as well as talk about the families who are looking to be matched with older youth. Youth registration is limited to twenty.

    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!

    Thursday, August 13, 2026
    1 Village, 1 Voice: Recognizing & Responding to Human Trafficking 

    This training will provide practical information on recognizing the warning signs of human trafficking, understanding how youth are targeted, and responding using trauma-informed approaches. Participants will learn:

    • Common warning signs and risk factors for human trafficking
    • How traffickers target and exploit vulnerable youth
    • Ways to respond when concerns arise
    • Trauma-informed approaches to supporting youth who have experienced exploitation
    • Resources available for youth, families, and professionals

    Please Note: If this is your first 1 Village 1 Voice training, verification that you are a licensed resource family in good standing is required. Your agency may provide a Certificate of Approval (COA) or similar documentation on your behalf.

    We hope you'll join us for an evening of learning, connection, and support!

    • When: Thursday, August 13, 2026
    • Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
    • Where: Zoom
    • Registration: Register online 
    • More Information: If you have any questions, please email Gretchen and Cole at 1village1voice@gmail.com

    Saturday, August 15, 2026
    Diakon Wilderness Matching Event 

    Approved foster family, and youth over 12 years, please join us for a fun day outdoors where we will be exploring nature, doing team-building activities, and testing your courage on our low ropes course.

    • When: Saturday, August 15, 2026
    • Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
    • Where: Diakon Wilderness Center, 570 Mountain Road, Boiling Springs, PA 17007
    • Registration: http://diakonafc.org/matching
    • More information: Contact Montana Sigel at sigelm@diakon.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!

    Saturday, September 19, 2026
    LifeSpan Family Services Annual Matching Event

    Agencies are welcome to register either their youth (age 12 and older) or their approved families. Also, agencies will have their own table where they can present their youth and families that were unable to attend the event in person. There will be delicious food as well as fun games and activities for everyone to participate in!

    • When: Saturday, September 19, 2026
    • Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Table setup: 10-10:30 a.m.)
    • Where: LifeSpan Family Services of PA, 2672 Helvetia Road, Luthersburg, PA 15848
    • Registration: Information for registration is coming soon.

    Tuesday, September 22, 2026
    Annual Delaware Valley Adoption Council (DVAC) Professionals Only Event

    We are excited to invite you to the Annual DVAC Matching Event, a professionals-only gathering designed to connect families and professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment. This year's theme, “Steeped in Love: A warm cup, an autumn breeze, and a family complete," celebrates the meaningful connections that help create forever families.

    • When: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
    • Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Table setup: 10-10:30 a.m.)
    • Where: Davisville Church, 325 Street Road, Southampton, PA 18966
    • Registration: Register here

    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!

    Thursday, October 22, 2026
    Pennsylvania State Resource Family Association (PSRFA) 50th Annual Conference

    Join us for two days of inspiring keynote speakers, engaging workshops, valuable resources, networking, and opportunities to connect with others who share a commitment to supporting children and families across the Commonwealth. Registration, hotel information, and the conference schedule will be available soon. Mark your calendars now — we can't wait to welcome you this October!

    • When: Thursday, October 22, 2026
    • Where: Penn Harris Hotel in Camp Hill, PA

    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.