Who We Are

Diakon Adoption & Foster Care

As one of Pennsylvania’s leading adoption and foster care agencies, Diakon Adoption & Foster Care brings permanence to the lives of waiting children and youths. Through varying types of foster care and adoption services, we focus on creating forever families and building the best possible union for both child and parent. With offices in Mechanicsburg, Topton, and York, we’re one of the most dedicated adoption agencies in central and eastern Pennsylvania.

Adopting a child or providing foster care is an important commitment. As a caring and experienced adoption and foster care agency, Diakon is here to help you every step of the way.

Getting Started

FOSTER CARE INFO

Foster Care

Foster parents are always needed to bring love and stability to the lives of children waiting in foster care.

FOSTER CARE INFO
ADOPTION SERVICE

Adoption

Whether you’re pregnant and need to make a plan for adoption, or you are looking to adopt a child, Diakon Adoption & Foster care helps bring permanence to the lives of waiting children and youths.

ADOPTION SERVICE
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Families In Process

At this point in your journey, you have attended an information/orientation session and are ready to begin training to become a resource family or parent.

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Resource Families

Foster and adoptive families are the backbone of our program, helping day after day to bring love, security and a positive future to children and youths.

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Post Placement

We offer a variety of services and support programs following placement, including support groups.

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WAITING CHILDREN

The Children We Serve

We serve children and youths from birth through 21 years of age, both individuals and sibling groups.

WAITING CHILDREN
Diakon Pasos Program

Pasos Program

Join us in our groundbreaking partnership with Global Refuge to provide vital support to unaccompanied children.

Diakon Pasos Program
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Support Families

Our Compassionate Care Fund is here to provide timely support to individuals and families.

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92% of successful foster care placements were
without disruptions

Info Sessions, Trainings, & Events

Latest activities at Diakon Adoption & Foster Care

THURSDAY
Nov 21, 2024
6 PM - 9 PM

Eastern Pennsylvania Traditional Adoption & Foster Care Training Session

Diakon Adoption & Foster Care training sessions are required for licensure as a foster family.  Therefore, all participants are required to complete a combination of ZOOM training sessions and self-guided online trainings.  All particip...

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MONDAY
Nov 25, 2024
6 PM - 7 PM

Adoption & Foster Care Online Information Session

Join us for an informative session learning about Diakon Adoption & Foster Care programs. The information session can help you to make a decision whether you are comfortable taking the next steps to become a licensed Diakon foster family. &...

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MONDAY
Dec 2, 2024
6 PM - 9 PM

Central Pennsylvania Adoption & Foster Care Training Session

Diakon Adoption & Foster Care training sessions are required for licensure as a foster family.  Therefore, all participants are required to complete a combination of ZOOM training sessions and self-guided online trainings.  Al...

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In partnership with:

Wendy's Wonderful Kids
LGBTQ+ Community
SWAN Older Child Matching Initiative
 
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Diakon Adoption & Foster Care can provide information and next steps to people interested in foster care or adoption. You may request information simply by completing this form.