Articles From December 2019
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Millers Create Large, Warm, Loving Family
Brooke and Tierra Miller always knew they wanted a big family. Both grew up in large, warm and loving families, and they wanted to provide the same experience for their own children. After discussing the options available to them to make that happen, they decided to become foster parents.
Posted on December 13th, 2019 -
Families, Agencies Invited to Attend Winter Statewide Meeting Matching Reception
The Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families, Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) and Independent Living Services (IL) will sponsor a Matching Reception on January 22, 2020 from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at the 2020 SWAN/IL Winter Statewide Meeting, held at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, State College.
Posted on December 13th, 2019 -
SWAN Affiliates Invited to Join SWAN Farm Show Exhibit
The 104th Pennsylvania Farm Show will take place January 4 - 11, 2020 at the Farm Show Complex and Expo Center. The Farm Show is attended by more than 100,000 people each year and offers a unique opportunity to recruit foster and adoptive families. SWAN will have a display, and OCYF invites all SWAN affiliates to join in staffing the booth each day.
Posted on December 13th, 2019 -
Love Builds a Happy, "Starr-Filled" Home
No matter how a family is built, love is the foundation. And in the home of Tim and Renae Starr, there is plenty of love to go around. At the 2019 Pennsylvania Permanency Conference, Tim and Renae – and their six children – took the stage to accept a Permanent Family Recognition Award from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families. The scene brought tears to the eyes of many audience members.
Posted on December 5th, 2019