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    Adoption and Fostering

    The Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) is both a broad-based cooperative effort and a centralized information and facilitation service funded and overseen by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.

    Kids Waiting to be Adopted

    The Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) is both a broad-based cooperative effort and a centralized information and facilitation service funded and overseen by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.

    SWAN includes county children and youth agencies, juvenile court judges, foster and adoptive parents, private adoption agencies, the Pennsylvania Adoption Exchange and many others, all working together on behalf of children who need permanent homes. The SWAN program serves children in the custody of county children and youth agencies. The design of the network is to support the work of county agencies in expediting permanency services.

    Adopt PA Kids

    You can make a difference in a child’s life.

    Adoption changes the lives of kids, families, and communities. Meet the kids waiting for a safe and loving home.

    Waiting Kids

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    Foster Parent

    Become a foster parent and provide a safe and loving home to a child in need. Your support can change their life forever.

    Start your fostering journey today!

    Adoptive Parent

    Make a lifelong difference by adopting a child who needs a permanent and loving family. Give them the stability and love they deserve.

    Begin your adoption journey now!