Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries
Diakon Adoption & Foster Care - York - Adoption & Foster Care Services
Offering both Adoption and Foster Care Services.

ADOPTION: Conducts home studies and ongoing support, when requested. Also provides assistance and emotional support to pregnant women wishing to make designated adoptions.

Works with the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (Swan) to assist families in adopting children with special needs (children older than 5 years, sibling groups, children with emotional, intellectual or physical challenges) and legal-risk adoptions (foster to adopt). No fees for adoptions through the SWAN program, but fees apply for other adoption services.

FOSTER CARE: Foster Care program provides training and support for adults wishing to become foster parents and works with the courts to place children in appropriate foster care. A stipend is provided for foster parents.

Provides training and support for adults wishing to become foster parents and works with the courts to place children in appropriate foster care. A stipend is provided for foster parents.
Eligibility: Adults wishing to adopt; Pregnant women looking to place her child up for adoption
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (717) 795-0320
  • (610) 682-1055 - Fax
Email Address: recruitment@diakon.org
Fee Amounts: Call for information
Intake Procedure: Telephone
Geographical Area: Adams, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Lancaster, York
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Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries
Diakon Adoption & Foster Care - York - Adoption & Foster Care Services
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