Main Menu GIVE NOW OPT-IN Search Diakon.org. Press enter to begin your search. Previous Next Diakon Adoption & Foster Care Diakon Adoption & Foster Care brings permanence to the lives of waiting children and youths. Through varying type of foster care and adoption, we focus on creating forever families, building the best possible union for both child and parent. Adopting a child or providing foster care is an important commitment and Diakon is here to help you every step of the way. Have you wondered how you can help make a difference? Consider becoming a resource family for a sibling group! Want to Learn More In the Process For Diakon Resource Families Post-Placement The Children We Serve Our Support for Families EVENTS DEC 1 Virtual via ZOOM: Diakon Adoption and Foster Care Kinship Preparation Training Session #1 - Topton December 1, 2021 DEC 4 Virtual via ZOOM: Diakon Adoption and Foster Care Resource Family Preparation Training Session #1 - Capital December 4, 2021 DEC 7 Virtual via ZOOM: Diakon Adoption & Foster Care Information Session December 7, 2021 DEC 8 Virtual via ZOOM: Diakon Adoption and Foster Care Kinship Preparation Training Session #2 - Topton December 8, 2021 DEC 11 Virtual via ZOOM: Diakon Adoption and Foster Care Resource Family Preparation Training Session #2 - Capital December 11, 2021 BLOG POSTS Don’t let your “but” stop you July 7, 2021 What support comes with adopting in Pennsylvania? May 27, 2021 Every child deserves an advocate May 5, 2021 Kinship care provides safe, familiar environment February 17, 2021 Defeat? No way! Adoption and foster care proceed despite pandemic November 9, 2020 “Diakon offers up-to-date classes on adoption and foster care and provides you with the tools you need to be able to help you and your child(ren). We have found that the children that are looking for a forever home have a lot of trauma and need a family that will help them work through their issues without giving up on them. Diakon is realistic and honest about the situations that you may encounter. They are very friendly and you can feel comfortable with them to help you through every step of the process.” “After you are certified, you may choose to be a foster parent, foster-to-adopt parent or an adoptive parent only. The choice is completely up to you. Diakon does not pressure you one way or another. They will provide you with all the details that you need to make the best decision for you and your family.” “I learned from CORE training how to be calm before I even begin to work with my teen.” Services Services Foster Care Foster-To-Adopt Special Needs Adoption Search & Reunion Post-Permanency Services Pregnancy Connect Testimonials Waiting Children Events Contact Us QUICK LINKS News Newsletter DIAKON Terms of Use © 2021 Diakon Diakon does not discriminate in admissions, the provision of services, or referrals of clients on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other classes protected by law.