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In Pennsylvania, youth can remain in foster care until the age of 21. Many of the matching events listed on this page provide families with opportunities to meet older youth in care who are in need of permanency. Even though many of these youth are on their way to young adulthood, they continue to need permanent connections and a family to support, love and care for them. To learn more about this group of older youth please visit the Waiting Children section and use the Search Kids tool and search by age range 17 to 20.
Wednesday, July 31
'Christmas in July' Matching Event
This matching event is for youth ages 10 and older and Matching Family Workers.
- When: Wednesday, July 31, 2024
- Time: 11:30 a.m-2:30 p.m.
- Where: HHCC Chapel/Auditorium on Diakon's Lutheran Home at Topton Campus; 1 South Home Ave., Topton, PA 19562
- Registration: Please contact Karen Knodel at knodelk@diakon.org
Monday, August 26
More Than a Glance: An Inquiry Hour with Mazi
Recruitment Workers and Family Matching Workers are invited to join Mazi for an open house style "Inquiry Hour”, where we will showcase and share "More Than a Glance" about the families and children recruited for by our agency! Families, please note that this event is professionals only, but feel free to share with your workers the information about this event and request that they join to represent your family!
- When: Monday, August 26, 2024
- Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- Where: Online platform via Teams Workers can email Connie Orkin at connie@maziadoption.org to gain meeting information
Tuesday, September 24
Annual DVAC Matching Event
This is a workers-only matching event; however, families are encouraged to have their workers attend on their behalf.
- When: Tuesday, September 24, 2024
- Time: 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
- Where: Davisville Church—Southampton, PA
Saturday, October 19
Children's Aid Home Programs of Somerset County, Inc.'s Trunk-or-Treat Matching Event
Carve out some time for the Children’s Aid Home Programs of Somerset County, Inc.’s trunk-or-treat matching event. It’s sure to be a howlin’ good time for youth, workers and families.
- When: Saturday, October 19, 2024
- Time: 1 p.m.–3 p.m.
- Where: Children’s Aid Home Programs of Somerset County, Inc., 1476 N Center Avenue, Somerset, PA 15501
- Registration: More information and registration will be sent closer to the date. We hope to see you there!
- For more information: Please email Amanda (aheidorn@cahprogram.org) if you have any questions
Monday, October 28
More Than a Glance: An Inquiry Hour with Mazi
Recruitment Workers and Family Matching Workers are invited to join Mazi for an open house style "Inquiry Hour”, where we will showcase and share "More Than a Glance" about the families and children recruited for by our agency! Families, please note that this event is professionals only, but feel free to share with your workers the information about this event and request that they join to represent your family!
- When: Monday, October 28, 2024
- Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- Where: Online platform via Teams Workers can email Connie Orkin at connie@maziadoption.org to gain meeting information
Monday, December 23
More Than a Glance: An Inquiry Hour with Mazi
Recruitment Workers and Family Matching Workers are invited to join Mazi for an open house style "Inquiry Hour”, where we will showcase and share "More Than a Glance" about the families and children recruited for by our agency! Families, please note that this event is professionals only, but feel free to share with your workers the information about this event and request that they join to represent your family!
- When: Monday, December 23, 2024
- Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- Where: Online platform via Teams Workers can email Connie Orkin at connie@maziadoption.org to gain meeting information