Pennsylvania Resources

Getting Started

• Child Adoption Laws
  Adoption laws for Pennsylvania.
• LGBT Adoption Laws
  LGBT adoption laws in Pennsylvania.
• Eight Steps to Adoption
  Adopt PA Kids outlines the eight steps to becoming an adoptive parent in Pennsylvania.
• Pre-Service Training Information
  Adopt PA Kids provides general information on pre-service training classes.
• Public and Private Agency Search
  Public and private foster care adoption agencies in Pennsylvania.
• Become an Adoptive Parent
  An outline of the steps to becoming an adoptive parent in Pennsylvania.
• Adoption Information
  Adoption Information by state
• Understanding Pennsylvania Adoption Laws and Policies
  An overview of adoption laws
• Adoption Services
  DHS provides an overview of adoption services
• Home Study Requirements (See bottom of page for providers)
  Information on the Home study program and requirements

Searching for Children

• Pennsylvania Adoption Network
  Photo listing of waiting children in Pennsylvania.
• Philadelphia Heart Gallery
  Heart Gallery featuring waiting children in Philadelphia.
• Pittsburgh Heart Gallery
  Heart Gallery featuring waiting children in Pittsburgh.
• WWK Recruiters
  Scroll down and click on Pennsylvania to view contact information for Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiters families may contact regarding waiting Pennsylvania children.
• Heart Gallery Of America
  Photo lists of waiting children

Pre-Placement

• ICPC Information
  General information ICPC process in Pennsylvania, including contact information for state ICPC offices.

Post-Adoption Support & Resources

• Adoption Assistance
  Select Pennsylvania to view more information on adoption assistance in state of Pennsylvania, courtesy of Child Welfare Information Gateway.
• Adoption Assistance FAQs
  Frequently asked questions about adoption assistance.
• Case Advocacy Services
  Case Advocacy unit ensures that families receive the services they need.
• Counseling Services
  Find a therapist courtesy of TAP Link.
• Learning Disability Resources
  Locate learning disability resources near you courtesy of TAP Link. Resources include tutors, information on mediation, materials, and more.
• Legal Resources
  List of lawyers near you courtesy of TAP Link.
• Library Resource Centers
  List of 10 libraries that offer over 100 books, videos, and information on adoption issues.
• Respite Service
  Adopt PA Kids provides information on obtaining respite services.
• Residential Treatment Center Locator
  Locate a residential treatment center near you through TAP Link.
• Search and Reunion Services
  Information on search and reunion services, including how to access medical history.
• State Subsidy Information
  NACAC provides general information on adoption subsidies in Pennsylvania.
• Support Groups
  Find support groups in each county.
• TAP Link
  General resource website for foster and adoptive parents. Provides information on local support groups, respite care, online publications, and more./
• TAP Link Respite Locator
  Locate a respite care provider near you courtesy of TAP Link.
• TAP Link Support Groups
  Locate a support group near you courtesy of TAP Link.
• Attachment and Trauma Specialists
  A list of local therapists that specialize in working with attachment and trauma related issues.
• Behavioral care treatment centers
  A list of local treatment centers for behavioral care
• Adoption Therapists
  A list of local therapists that specialize in adoption
• Child Care Resources
  A compiled list of child-care resources
• Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Programs
  A list of local treatment centers specializing in child abuse treatment
• Counseling Resources
  A compiled list of counseling resources
• Kid Counseling
  A list of local therapists specializing in treating children
• Kinship Care
  Kinship programs and information
• Medical Resources
  Health and medical resources
• NPEN National Parenting Education Network
  A list of programs by state
• NOFAS FASD Support
  State resources and support group information
• Trauma Counseling
  A list of local therapists specializing in trauma related issues.
• Online Support Groups
  A list of online support group resources
• Post-Adoption Questions and Answers
  Frequently asked questions and answers regarding adoption
• Special Health Care Needs
  Resources for parents of children with special health care needs.

Events and Activities

• Cultural Events
  Events Calendar
• Summer Activities
  A list of activities for kids.

Home Study Service Providers

• Abby’s One True Gift
  Home study service provider
• American Adoptions
  Home study service provider
• Caring Adoption Associates
  Home study service provider