Additional Resources for In Process

The Diakon Adoption & Foster Care staff members who will work with you throughout your journey in foster care or adoption are always available and ready to assist you. Further, we provide a range of support groups and specialized services to make your journey as smooth as possible.


During our training sessions, we recommend families watch the following videos; each link opens a separate browser window. 


In addition, at times you may want to read additional resources. We have provided some external websites you may find particularly helpful:

Pennsylvania Adoption Exchange
The primary website for SWAN, Pennsylvania's Statewide Adoption & Permanency Network (which Diakon, separately, administers for the Commonwealth). In addition to the main website, see the specific links below for helpful information:
www.adoptpakids.org


Adoption Exchange Association
www.adoptuskids.org


C.A.S.E. (The Center for Adoption Support and Education, Inc.)
www.adoptionsupport.org


North American Council on Adoptable Children
www.nacac.org


SWAN
The administrative website for Pennsylvania's Statewide Adoption & Permanency Network
www.diakon-swan.org


Child Welfare Information Gateway
A federal site with extensive resources
https://www.childwelfare.gov