Post Adoption Services
Post Adoption Services provide support and hope to adoptive families by offering guidance and validation, creatively troubleshooting obstacles to family sustainment, expanding the family’s network of resources and support, and facilitating bonding and self-care. These services are free of charge to Pennsylvania families and are subsidized through the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN). Families self-refer for these short-term services, which are used to support the child and family after the adoption or guardianship has been finalized. Services include:
Case Advocacy
- Mediating between birth families and adopted children
- Networking with other community service providers
Providing therapeutic resources
Acting as advocates to obtain specialized help
Respite Care
- Family activities that enhance attachment and bonding
- Daytime or overnight care for children by trained respite providers
- Camp experiences
Support Groups
- Evidence-based parenting programs that enhance attachment and build a network of support with other participants
- Small group training for young children who exhibit challenging behaviors
- Structured support groups for girls aged 9-18
Who Qualifies?
You qualify for these free services if you live in Pennsylvania and have adopted a child (domestically or internationally) or are a permanent legal guardian or kinship care provider. To learn more, contact us at postperm@cobys.org or 800-452-6517
The training and approval process provided my husband and me with the opportunity to talk through “what if?” scenarios and helped us to avoid surprises when placement happened. It gave us time to clue in our family and friends about the changes that were going to happen in our life. I’m also grateful for the time to get to know the COBYS staff prior to having any children in our home. – COBYS Resource Parent Laura