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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 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.