While it is likely the majority will eventually be reunited with a family member, nearly one-third are waiting to be adopted.
Adopting a child can be a life-changing experience for everyone involved. Taking the first step toward adoption might include seeking information about the process, to learn more about the kids and where to start.
Appearing on Smart Talk Tuesday to offer a perspective on the adoption experience from a family perspective are Rick Azzaro, Executive Director of Voce, along with Mike Isbell and Steve Kpakiwa, both Voce board members and adoptive dads. Voce is an organization that co-administers the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) program for the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. The agency has been nationally recognized for expediting adoptions and supporting families.
SWAN Helpline may be reached by phone at 1-800-585-7926 or by email at SWANHelpline@diakon-swan.org
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