Child Welfare Services

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Adoption is a lifelong journey, and you don’t have to walk it alone.

Jewish Family Service of Greater Harrisburg supports children and families from the first questions about foster care and adoption through placement and long-term post-adoption support.

As part of the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN), we help connect children in foster care with safe, loving families and provide ongoing services to help families thrive.

How We Build Families

  •  Foster care and foster-to-adopt services
  • Home studies and post-placement supervision for private and kinship adoption
  • State-funded Post Permanency Services
  • Specialty in medically fragile children and foster children

Become a Resource Family

It only takes one adult to change a child’s life.

Resource Families provide safety, stability, and compassion to children who have experienced trauma, loss, or instability. JFS provides training, guidance, and ongoing support every step of the way.

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The need for support doesn’t end at finalization. Our Post Permanency Services offer education, advocacy, referrals, and support at no cost to eligible families, helping children and parents build strong, healthy, lasting connections.

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Take the First Step

Our team is here to answer your questions and guide you through your options.

Your journey can begin today.

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FAQs

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