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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, November 29, 2025
Love Makes A Family
Celebrate National Adoption Month with KidsPeace Foster Care and Community Programs as we honor families who have grown through love and adoption. Our staff will be on hand to share information about becoming foster and adoptive parents, and to share information about youth awaiting permanency. After chatting with our team, families can create festive "make-and-take" ornaments to adorn their Christmas tree, take a ride out to the fields to choose the perfect tree or select a pre-cut one, visit with Santa, and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa by the fire.
- When: Saturday, November 29, 2025
- Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Where: Plow Farms, 4410 Morgantown Road, Mohnton, PA 19540
- For more information:
Nicole Gardecki or Heather Einsig
610-821-0130
Nicole.Gardecki@kidspeace.org or Heather.Einsig@kidspeace.org
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Adoption Awareness Month Event
Join Jewish Family Service on the concourse at the Hershey Bears Game to receive information about adoption and foster care services. Staff will be on hand to answer questions.
- When: Saturday, November 29, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Where: On the concourse at Giant Center, 550 East Hershey Park Drive, Hershey, PA 17033
- For more information, contact Tabitha Kincaid at 717-345-3641 or email tkincaid@jfsofhbg.org
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Christmas On The Farm
Christmas on the Farm - a free family event! Kick off the holiday season with CHOR Youth & Family Services at our Christmas on the Farm celebration! This festive morning is full of fun for the entire family:
- Visit with Santa (RSVP required - spots fill quickly)
- Petting Zoo
- Holiday Crafts
- Seasonal Treats
- When: Saturday, November 29, 2025
- Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Where: Jim Deitrich Park Farmhouse, 4899 Stoudts Ferry Bridge Road, Reading, PA 19605
- For more information, contact Jennifer Horrocks at 610-655-5555 or email jhorrocks@choreading.org
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Building Families
Join Northern Children's Services in "Building Families" during the holidays at our in-person matching event. Agency professionals and families with approved family profiles are invited to chat and learn about the youth looking for permanency in our region, while enjoying games, raffles, and refreshments! We look forward to seeing you there!
- When: Thursday, December 11, 2025
- Time: 5-7 p.m.
- Where: Roxborough Memorial Hospital, 5800 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128
- Registration: Register here
- For more information: Please Cori Schiffert at cschiffert@northernchildren.org
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!
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
SWAN/IL Winter Statewide Matching Reception
The Matching Reception is a great way to introduce prospective and approved adoptive families to county caseworkers and affiliate workers conducting child-specific recruitment. It’s a prime opportunity to showcase children directly to families and the agencies representing them.
- When: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
- Where: The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, 215 Innovation Boulevard, State College, PA 16803
- Registration information for both families and affiliates will be coming soon!
- Sponsors: The Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families, Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN), and Independent Living Services (IL)
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.