Apple of My Eye Adoptions

12/06/2025

Pennsylvania Foster Care and Adoption – AdoptUSKids

Every year, thousands of children enter the foster care system in need of safety, security, nurturing, and love.  Many of our children are able to reunite with their birth family, but many others are not.

12/06/2025

Five Things You Should Know | Department of Human Services | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Five Things You Should Know

12/06/2025

Challenges to the Adoption Process - FindLaw

Adoptive and birth parents can face many challenges during the adoption process. FindLaw explains common difficulties, like trauma, legal issues, and cost.

02/13/2024

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Meet Gavin!

Gavin is a confident, athletic, and creative youth. He's been described by those closest to him as generous, compassionate, and kind to others. His preferred hobbies include weightlifting, running, playing football, cooking, gardening, and riding his bike. He aspires to pursue a career path as an auto body mechanic. He plays the snare drum for his school's band. His favorite genres of music are rock and rap. His favorite musicians include Metallica, Linkin Park, and Ham Sandwich. His favorite movies include 'Creed' and the entire 'Fast and Furious' series.

Gavin would love a family to go on adventures with! He imagines his future with a family who loves cars, music, and sports just as much as he does, or at least listens to him talk all about it! When asked what type of family he hopes to find, he stated, 'a family who loves and cares about me.' He wants a family who will push him to try new things, be active and outgoing, and help him conquer his fears. Gavin is a great cook and loves trying new recipes. His favorite foods are pizza and donuts. To learn more about Gavin visit: www.dhs.pa.gov/AdoptPAkids/Pages/WaitingKids.aspx?Kid=C56AA73.

To learn more about how to become an adoptive parent and family visit www.adoptpakids.org or contact the SWAN Helpline 1-800-585-SWAN.

11/21/2023

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/10/23/foster-family-biological-parents-adoption-intervenors?utm_social-type=owned&utm_brand=tny&utm_source=facebook&mbid=social_facebook&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR3k1QDtsMSeNasglNwVb8T-eyl3mL5scIKCWJwJhxLpqK92XgeXZ-gsAGM

In many states, adoption lawyers are pushing a new legal strategy that forces biological parents to compete for custody of their children.

10/23/2023

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Meet Pennsylvania kids waiting for their forever or permanent family. Explore profiles of incredible kids or use the search feature.

08/07/2023

08/07/2023

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We gave 12 Pennsylvania kids who are waiting to be adopted a chance to create their own documentary-style film. Watch the film. Meet the kids. Change a life. Watch it here.

07/05/2022

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Meet Kaylee

Kaylee is a sweet girl with a friendly, outgoing personality. As Kaylee says, she likes to talk to people and share stories with them. You won't find Kaylee just sitting around doing nothing. She loves to be busy and is always ready to help out with a family project or two. Kaylee also likes to watch television, especially movies on rainy days and in the evenings. She is willing to learn new games to play and would enjoy the attention parents could give her during these family together times, especially if there are spicy snacks to eat!

Kaylee enjoys swimming and wants to live where she has access to a pool. She would like to participate in organized activities such as Girl Scouts, soccer, and take swimming lessons. Kaylee is open to trying new things and her list grows and changes often.

Kaylee likes to pick out her own clothes and says she needs a big closet as she has lots of clothes. She's willing to gladly do her chores because she does like getting her allowance. Kaylee stated that she enjoys spending some of her money at Walmart now. The dollar stores are still a favorite since her money goes much further.

She likes school and enjoys working on computers and going to recess with her friends. Her teacher stated that Kaylee is kind and helpful with her peers. Kaylee was especially proud when she was named “Student of the Month” this year. To learn more about Kaylee, visit www.adoptpakids.org/Info.aspx?Id=C25AB79.

To learn more about how to become an adoptive parent/family, visit www.adoptpakids.org or contact the SWAN Helpline at 1-800-585-SWAN (7926).

06/24/2022

https://www.scarymommy.com/parenting/open-adoption-what-to-expect

What biological and adoptive parents want you to know about open adoption and how it works.