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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 23, 2024
Hometown Christmas and Parade in Oakmont, PA
PA Allegheny County Children, Youth, and Families will have a table at this event to celebrate National Adoption Month and to bring awareness to the need for foster and adoptive families! Visit their table for giveaways, crafts, raffles, and snacks. There will be a matching board with children’s photos as well as foster care and adoption information. Staff will be on hand to answer questions.
- When: Saturday, November 23, 2024
- Time: 3-8 p.m.
- Where: Allegheny River Boulevard in Oakmont, PA
- Registration: Register on Zoom
- Contact: Dawn Rossi at 412-208-8559 or by email at dawn.rossi@alleghenycounty.us
Friday, November 29, 2024
Light Up the Holidays with Washington County CYS and Adoption Connection, PA!
Join Washington County CYS and Adoption Connection, PA at the LeMoyne House as we help Light Up the Holidays. Free ornaments and pictures with Santa’s favorite helper. Learn more about children waiting on their forever family.
- When: Friday, November 29, 2024
- Time: 4-7 p.m.
- Where: LeMoyne House: 49 East Maiden Street, Washington, PA
- More information: info@adoptionconnectionpa.org
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Get Into the Holiday Spirit Washington County CYS and Adoption Connection, PA!
Get into the holiday spirit with free crafts, snacks, and activities while learning about children waiting for a family to call their own. Get your picture with Santa’s favorite helper, decorate your own cookie, and make and take an ornament.
- When: Saturday, November 30, 2024
- Time: 3-6 p.m.
- Where: 16 North Main Street, Washington, PA
- More information: info@adoptionconnectionpa.org
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
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) and Independent Living Services (IL) Matching Reception
Save the date! The Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families, Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN), and Independent Living Services (IL) will sponsor a Matching Reception on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the 2025 SWAN/IL Winter Statewide Meeting, held at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, 215 Innovation Boulevard, State College, PA 16803. 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. Registration information for both families and affiliates will be coming soon!
- When: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
- Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Where: The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center; 215 Innovation Boulevard, State College, PA 16803
- Registration Information: Coming soon!
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.