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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
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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

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THURSDAY
Nov 12, 2026
6 PM - 7 PM

Foster Care & Adoption Information Session

By November, the days are getting shorter, the weather is turning colder, and the holiday season is just around the corner. For children and youth in foster care, consistency, warmth and a sense of belonging can mean so much. A safe, nurturing home...

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FRIDAY
Nov 13, 2026
8 AM - 1 PM

Coffee, conversation and a chance to make a difference!

Are you in the York area and ever thought about becoming a foster parent but weren't sure where to start? We'd love to chat! Stop by Britton Coffee Co. and meet with a member of our Diakon Adoption & Foster Care team. Grab your favorite co...

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SATURDAY
Nov 14, 2026
10 AM - 2 PM

Crafts, raffles, and a chance to make a difference!

Diakon Adoption and Foster Care will be at the Brandywine Library's Annual Craft and Vendor Fair with a Basket Raffle to promote awareness of adoption and foster care. If you've ever thought about being a foster parent but aren't sure where to start,...

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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.