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

Events

Saturday, October 12
Adoption Center and SWAN for an Older Youth Matching Event

This in-person event will bring together the amazing youth and prospective families to meet, hang out, and get to know each other. This event is open to families with an approved family profile/home study. There will be guided activities for families and youth, which will provide many opportunities for everyone to really engage with one another! 

  • When: Saturday, October 12, 2024
  • Time: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
  • Where: Harrisburg Area (specific location details will be shared with registration) 
  • Registration: To register visit www.adopt.org
  • For more information: Contact Jennifer Mitchell at jmitchell@adopt.org

Saturday, October 19

Children's Aid Home Programs of Somerset County, Inc.'s Trunk-or-Treat Matching Event

Carve out some time for the Children’s Aid Home Programs of Somerset County, Inc.’s trunk-or-treat matching event. It’s sure to be a howlin’ good time for youth, workers and families.

  • When: Saturday, October 19, 2024
  • Time: 1 p.m.–3 p.m.
  • Where: Children’s Aid Home Programs of Somerset County, Inc., 1476 N Center Avenue, Somerset, PA 15501
  • Registration: Families can register using this online registration form. We hope to see you there!
  • For more information: Please email Amanda (aheidorn@cahprogram.org) if you have any questions

Sunday, October 27
OCMI Football Watch Party and Matching Event!

Join OCMI for a football watch party and matching event!! There will be live football, food, refreshments, plus outdoor games and a photo booth. Youth and families are welcome. 

Monday, October 28
More Than a Glance: An Inquiry Hour with Mazi

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 for by our agency! Families, please note that this event is professionals only, but feel free to share with your workers the information about this event and request that they join to represent your family! 

  • When: Monday, October 28, 2024
  • Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
  • Where: Online platform via Teams. Workers can email Liz Cady at LizCady@maziadoption.org to gain meeting information

Sunday, November 3, 2024
Children’s Aid Society of Clearfield County’s Annual Matching Event

This event is open to families and professionals. For more information, contact Jennifer Teats at jennifert@childaid.org

  • When: Sunday, November 3, 2024
  • Time: Noon-2:30 p.m.
  • Where: Luigi’s Villa in DuBois, PA
  • Registration: Contact Jennifer Teats at jennifert@childaid.org

Saturday, November 9, 2024
Children's Service Center of Wyoming Valley Annual Matching Event

Please RSVP by Oct. 18. All families with an approved home study are welcome to attend!

  • When: Saturday, November 9, 2024
  • Time: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • Where: 335 South Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702; C Building
  • Registration: You can register by emailing Maura Hinkley at mhinkley@e-csc.org or by calling 570-825-6425 x 7615 
  • Contact: Shari Menichello (smenichello@e-csc.org) with questions. 

 

Monday, December 23
More Than a Glance: An Inquiry Hour with Mazi

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 for by our agency! Families, please note that this event is professionals only, but feel free to share with your workers the information about this event and request that they join to represent your family! 

  • When: Monday, December 23, 2024
  • Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
  • Where: Online platform via Teams. Workers can email Liz Cady at LizCady@maziadoption.org to gain meeting information

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.