SWAN Events | Department of Human Services | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

SWAN Events | Department of Human Services | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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​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 April birthdays (17-20yrs) for the following older youth:
Skijae C51EA22
Todd C20AC64
Zayden C28AC33
Manni C48AB57
America C16AA28
Trey C25AC23
Antoine C51DJ46
Alexis C51EJ23
Harmony C30AB99
Zoey C16AA30
Peggy C48AD89
Nyla C31AB77
Alivia C48AD91
Wyatt C22CE47
Jenna C22CJ25
Events
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
More Than a Glance: An Inquiry Hour with Mazi - Series
Recruiters for youth and families are invited to join us on the 2026 dates 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 Mazi. 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
: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Time
: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where
: Online platform via Microsoft Teams
For more information:
please contact Liz Cady
lizcady@maziadoption.org
Other dates
: Tuesday, June 9, 2026; Tuesday, August 18, 2026; Tuesday, October 20, 2026, and Tuesday, December 15, 2026
Monday, April 27, 2026
Philadelphia Department of Human Services Virtual Matching Monday
Please join us! Virtual Matching Monday allows prospective families to learn more about youth in Philadelphia County who are seeking their forever families. These youth will range in ages between 4 and 20 years.
When
: Monday, April 27, 2026
Time
: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Location
: Zoom
Registration
:
Click to register
Saturday, May 2, 2026
All Abilities, All Love - An Adoption and Disability Inclusion Discussion and Matching Event for Families and Professionals
Every child deserves a loving, supportive family. Join Bethanna for an inspiring and informative event focused on adoption for children with disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, and other diverse needs.
When
: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time
: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where
: Audubon, PA
For more information, please contact:
Mary Ouattara,
mouattara@bethanna.org
, 267-449-1605
Alivia Glennan,
aglennan@bethanna.org
, 267-275-4496
Saturday, May 2, 2026
It Takes a Village: A Foster Care Awareness Month Event
Join us for a community event supporting families impacted by foster care, adoption, and kinship care. Open to all, come learn, connect, and show your support! Highlights include activities for youth and families, community resources, local partners, One Simple Wish mobile van experience, and delicious treats.
When
: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time
: Noon-3 p.m.
Where
: 559 W. Uwchlan Ave., Exton, PA  19341
More information:
maziadoption.org
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Blueprints — All Aboard! for Foster Care Awareness Month
Join Blueprints Foster Care staff for light refreshments, kids' crafts, and information about fostering in your community before catching the trolley. Throughout the month of May, kids ride for free. Adult tickets provided by Blueprints during the event. Register today!
When
: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time
: 12 p.m.-3 p.m.
Where
: Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA 15301
Registration
:
Sign up to attend the event
More information:
Contact Tricia Rupp by calling
724-225-0510
ext. 338 or emailing
Trupp@myblueprints.org
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Adoption Center Older Youth Matching Event
Join the Adoption Center and Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network for an Older Youth matching event! This in-person matching event will bring together the amazing youth and prospective families to meet, hang out, and get to know each other.
This event will be open to families with an approved family profile/home study, as well as youth age 12 and up. There will be guided activities for families and youth, which will provide many opportunities for everyone to really engage with one another!
When
: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time
: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Where
: Southwestern PA (Butler County); the exact location will be shared once successfully registered
Registration
:
Family Registration:
https://form.jotform.com/260854420851153
Youth Registration:
https://form.jotform.com/260854562077160
Friday, May 15, 2026
Fostering Faith Breakfast
Please join Washington County Children & Youth Services and Adoption Connection, PA for breakfast as we hear from Vince Smith of Keystone Family Alliance, along with other speakers, about how communities of faith can be involved in the ministry of foster care. The event is open to the public, but RSVP is required.
When
: Friday, May 15, 2026
Time
: 9 a.m.-1 p.m
Where
: Julian's Catering & Banquet Hall, 78 W. Maiden St., Washington, PA 15301
Registration
: Please RSVP by May 8, 2026, to
jpleska@adoptionconnectionpa.org
More Information:
Contact Jackie Pleska by calling
724-747-2470
or email
jpleska@adoptionconnectionpa.org
.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Families United Network Spring Matching Event
Families United Network will be hosting an in-person matching event in the north-central region!
The event will be open to affiliates and match families!
When
: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time
: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where
: Families United Network Muncy Campus, 33 Ashler Manor Drive, Muncy, PA 17756
Registration
:
If your agency would like to attend to promote your waiting children and families, please register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJg4do3UcEDy_cn2WoDVM-5m0PLv386VEuPW2taV0paOQi4A/viewform?usp=header
If a match family would like to attend, here is the registration link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflQ6YG5pUPeGrtfPLU7ll-EFm7T6bWDkAE6zeD78WPk8-rjg/viewform?usp=header
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Goats and Floats: A Foster Care Awareness Month Event
Join Children's Home of Reading for Goats and Floats - a free, family friendly community event! Enjoy baby goats, root beer floats, and fun activities for all ages. Come out and enjoy a fun day with us.
What to expect:
Baby Goat Yoga (Goat Yoga spots are officially full!)
Goat Petting and Snuggles
Kids Activities, Bounce House and Obstacle Course
Trackless Train
Food Trucks
Goats provided by Swartz Farm
When
: Saturday, May 23, 2026
Time
: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where
: Jim Deitrich Park, 4899 Stoudts Ferry Bridge Road, Reading, PA 19605
Register online
:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054BA4AC2CA1FCC52-61964061-goats#/
Goat yoga is limited to children 8 years and older.
Event entry is free (yoga sessions are first come, first reserved)
Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in and get settled.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Professionals Only Virtual Matching Event for Central Region
We are looking to share some of the amazing older youth and families to workers in the central region at our virtual matching event on May 28th 2026. We encourage any youth or family workers to attend and learn about amazing youth and families.
For presentations we will be prioritizing submissions from the central region but will accept up to 6 youth and 6 families to present.
If you have a family or youth you would like to present, please select a ticket from the Family to Present or Youth to Present options during your registration on our Eventbrite page, or contact Montana Sigel at silgelm@diakon.org for the event link.
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
: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Time:
10:00 -11:00 a.m.
Where
: Online
Registration
:
Professionals Only — Register using Eventbrite
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Northern Children's Services Adoption and Foster Care Appeciation Day
Prospective and current foster and adoptive parents are invited to come together, enjoy a continental breakfast, share their experiences, and discuss topics related to foster care and adoption. Four breakout sessions will be hosted by Northern Children’s Services staff and community members, including "What is Foster Care and Adoption," "Financial Stability for Youth in Care," "Practical Coping and De-escalation Skills," and "Cultural Awareness in Parenting Youth in Care." We are looking forward to connecting with resource families and honoring National Foster Care Month together! Space is limited so please RSVP by May 12, 2026.
When:
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time:
9:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where
: Northern Children's Services, 5301 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Registration
:
Register for the event here
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Save The Date! Children's Aid Society Ice Cream Social Matching Event
Professionals, families, and youth are invited to attend an Ice Cream Social matching event! Registration coming soon!
When:
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Time:
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where
: The Children's Aid Society, 1008 South Second Street, Clearfield, PA 16830
Registration
: Coming Soon - For more information, please contact Jennifer Teats at
jennifert@childaid.org
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.