Serving Hands. Caring Hearts. Fostering Hope.
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
- Daytime or overnight care for children by trained respite providers
- Camp experiences: Regional winter and holiday break camps are available, plus spring break and summer camp registration starts soon
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
Who Qualifies?
- You qualify for these free services if you live in Pennsylvania and:
- Have adopted a child (domestically or internationally)
- Are a licensed kinship provider who has adopted or has legal custody/guardianship of a child
Hear First-hand Experiences
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.