On Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 5-6:30 pm in the Lancaster Library Community Room, 151 N. Queen St., Lancaster, PA 17603, “2 Adoptive Mamas” recorded a podcast episode in front of a live audience. An expert panel participated in an interactive conversation about the importance of the whole community supporting foster care and adoption as well as resources for foster and adoptive children.
From 2 Adoptive Mamas:
100 Episodes!! And how are we celebrating? With our first-ever live panel and live audience recording in partnership with COBY’s Family Services! We had too much fun with Eleanor, Michelle, Rosie and Holly. Some of these names might seem familiar in the 2AM community, and that’s because they are! We welcomed back some of our fan favorites to take a deep dive into meaningful community — how to define it, how to build it, and why it matters. We hope you enjoy this conversation (and some of the laughs in between). It has been our sincere privilege to bring this community each episode over the years. We’re so grateful that you’re here with us! Happy 100 — Enjoy!
Post Permanency Services
Post Permanency 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.
Contact us today to discuss assistance we can provide: postperm@cobys.org or 717-656-6580
Refer your family for Post Permanency Services: Call the SWAN Helpline at 1-800-585-7926 or by email at SWANHelpline@diakon-swan.org
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
- Connect families to community virtual and in-person 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
Who Qualifies?
- You qualify for these free services if you live in Pennsylvania and:
- Have adopted a child (domestically or internationally)
- Are a kinship care provider who has adopted or has legal custody/guardianship of a child
During classes there are many opportunities to learn new skills, which apply to all family members. Everything that is taught, from discipline to family fun activities, is designed to protect the dignity and autonomy of both parent and child.
—Family Life Educator