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Diakon Child, Family and Community Ministries - Adoption & Foster Care Services

836 South George Street, York, PA 17403

Eligibility

Adults wishing to adopt; Pregnant women looking to place her child up for adoption

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Application process

Telephone

Fees

Call for information

Service area

Adams, PA
Franklin, PA
Fulton, PA
Huntingdon, PA
Lancaster, PA
York, PA

Description

Offering both Adoption and Foster Care Services. ADOPTION: Conducts home studies and ongoing support, when requested. Also provides assistance and emotional support to pregnant women wishing to make designated adoptions. Works with the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (Swan) to assist families in adopting children with special needs (children older than 5 years, sibling groups, children with emotional, intellectual or physical challenges) and legal-risk adoptions (foster to adopt). No fees for adoptions through the SWAN program, but fees apply for other adoption services. FOSTER CARE: Foster Care program provides training and support for adults wishing to become foster parents and works with the courts to place children in appropriate foster care. A stipend is provided for foster parents. Provides training and support for adults wishing to become foster parents and works with the courts to place children in appropriate foster care. A stipend is provided for foster parents.

Providing organization

Diakon Child, Family and Community Ministries

Offers a range of human services for children, youths, families, and older adults in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware. Offers a range of services and programs, including Diakon Behavioral Health Services, Diakon Senior Corps RSVP and Diakon Adoption and Foster Care.