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Foster Care & Adoption

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Foster Care & Adoption

Opening your home to a child is a meaningful decision—and you don’t have to navigate it alone.

At The Salvation Army Children’s Services, we’ve spent decades walking alongside individuals and families who feel called to foster or adopt. We understand that this journey can feel both exciting and overwhelming, and we’re here to guide you every step of the way with clarity, compassion, and experience.

Whether you’re just beginning to explore the idea or you’re ready to take the next step, our team is committed to making the process approachable and supportive. We’ll help you understand what to expect, prepare your home, and build the skills and confidence needed to care for children who need safety, stability, and connection.

There is no one “perfect” family—just people willing to show up, learn, and make a difference. If that sounds like you, we’d be honored to walk this journey with you.

Take the next step by signing up for an information session or reaching out to our team.

Is This Right for Me?

Becoming a foster or adoptive parent could be right for you if:

You have a heart for children and youth
You can keep a child safe
You have a willingness to learn
You have a stable home
You have time to dedicate to a child
You have supportive people in your life

There are no perfect parents and regular, everyday folks become heroes to children every day by welcoming them into their homes. Individuals and couples from all walks of life are needed.

Types of Care

Foster Care

Provide a safe, stable home for children while their family works towards reunification. Families receive a stipend and agency support while they offer care, consistency, and connection during a time of uncertainty.

Short-Term Foster Care

Care for children for up to 30 days. This flexible option supports children during times of transition such as entering foster care for the first time or while they are waiting for a new placement. Short-term foster care can also provide respite support for other foster parents.

SWAN Matching Adoption

Families provide a permanent, loving home to a child or children who are unable to be reunified with their biological family. There are nearly 3,000 children in Pennsylvania waiting for an adoptive family. They all are older children (over age 10), are part of a sibling group of 3 or more children, or have more significant special needs. They are amazing children who deserve a safe, permanent home. Adoption of a child from the Pennsylvania child welfare system is almost completely free.

How We Support Our Families

When you foster or adopt through The Salvation Army Children’s Services, you’re not doing this alone. We walk alongside you from your first questions through every stage of your journey.

Training That Prepares You

Our training is designed to help you feel confident and equipped. You’ll learn practical, trauma-informed strategies to understand children’s needs, respond with connection, and build trust over time.

Ongoing Support

Support doesn’t end after licensing. Our team is here to answer questions, problem-solve, and walk with you through challenges and successes.

Guidance Through the Process

We help you navigate each step—from paperwork and licensing to placement and beyond—so you always know what to expect.

A Team That Knows You

You’re not just a number to us. We take the time to get to know you and build a trusting relationship so we can provide support that fits your family and your strengths.

A Community Around You

Through trainings, events, and Care Communities, you’ll be connected to others who understand this journey and can offer encouragement along the way.

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Families who choose to partner with The Salvation Army Children's Services to provide permanency to children from foster care are families who have a passion for helping children and want to be informed, prepared, and supported. Our families receive the most trauma-informed preparation and develop the skills necessary to meet the unique needs of the children placed in their homes.

When you join us, your family becomes our family and together, we do the most good for children who need us.

Learn more about teen adoption

We are proud to partner with WFMZ-69 News to produce Adopt Lehigh Valley Kids, a monthly news segment highlighting a child searching for an adoptive family.

"We have been blessed with the addition of our son to our family through the foster care services of The Salvation Army. We would not be the family we are today without this amazing boy. He has brought such joy and purpose to our lives, in ways we never expected. We hardly remember life before him, and are so thankful to Salvation Army Foster Care and Adoption team for helping us grow our family by two little feet." - Megan Steinruck, Adoptive Parent

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Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good

Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good

Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good

Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good

Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good

Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good

Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good

Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good

Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good

Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good

Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good

Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good

Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good

Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good

Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good

Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good

Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good

Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good

Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good

Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good

Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good

Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good

Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good

Foster Care & Adoption

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