The Children's Home of Pittsburgh Adoption Program

The Children's Home of Pittsburgh Adoption Program If you are pregnant and unsure of what to do, or if you are thinking about making an adoption plan, The Children's Home of Pittsburgh can help.

Call or text (412) 736 2908. Since 1893, The Children's Home of Pittsburgh and Lemieux Family Center's Adoption Program has placed over 7,000 infants and children with loving families in Southwestern Pennsylvania. In our infant program, we provide the full range of adoption services to birthparents, adoptive families and adoptees. As an affiliate of the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (S

WAN), we help children prepare for and to achieve permanency, including helping adoptive parents adopt from foster care. Our entire Adoption Program is focused on providing a lifetime of support services to anyone whose lives are touched by adoption.

- Has placed more than 7,000 infants and children in permanent homes
- Places an average of 24 infants per year with adoptive families
- Provides free birthparent counseling to more than 170 clients per year by licensed social workers
- Has completed an average of 25 family studies for adoptive families yearly
- Offers interim transitional care services by licensed transitional care families
- Provides additional services such as: support groups, open adoption mediation, research and reunion services, post adoption counseling, and infertility counseling
- Provides services to children and families through the Statewide Adoption & Permanency Network (SWAN) including home studies for families looking to adopt a child from foster care

Huge congratulations to the Houck family on finalizing their adoption of a sibling group! We love when families help kee...
05/26/2026

Huge congratulations to the Houck family on finalizing their adoption of a sibling group! We love when families help keep siblings together and wish the Houck family the very best of luck as an official family of four! The Children's Home of Pittsburgh

This week’s featured family is Jim and Jesse, who are hoping to grow their family through adoption.“Dear Birthparent: We...
05/22/2026

This week’s featured family is Jim and Jesse, who are hoping to grow their family through adoption.

“Dear Birthparent: We don’t know each other yet, but we hope we will. Without ever meeting, we know that you are loving, strong, and resilient. We love you and would love for your child to be a part of our family. We hope you’ll take a moment to read a little more about us.”

Learn more about them here: https://www.childrenshomepgh.org/adoptive-families/4864/

We don’t know each other yet, but we hope we will. Without ever meeting, we know that you are loving, strong, and resilient. You are making one of the most …

In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month, we were proud to host Bingo & Belonging on May 2 in collaboration with The Chil...
05/15/2026

In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month, we were proud to host Bingo & Belonging on May 2 in collaboration with The Children's Institute. Our community came together for a day of bingo and connection while learning more about foster care and the importance of supporting children and families. Thank you to everyone who attended!

This week’s featured family is Bo and Natalie, who are hoping to grow their family through adoption. 💛“To the incredible...
05/15/2026

This week’s featured family is Bo and Natalie, who are hoping to grow their family through adoption. 💛

“To the incredible woman who may change our lives forever,
We think about you often, because while we spend a lot of time dreaming about becoming parents (like… a LOT), those dreams always include you too.”

Learn more about them here: https://www.childrenshomepgh.org/adoptive-families/4864/

Featured Family! This week's featured family is Jim and Jessie!Learn more about them here: https://www.childrenshomepgh....
05/01/2026

Featured Family! This week's featured family is Jim and Jessie!
Learn more about them here: https://www.childrenshomepgh.org/adoptive.../jim-and-jessie/

We’re devoted to strengthening communities. One family at a time. Who We Are I’m looking for… Adoption and Permanency Services for birthparents, foster youth, and families looking to adopt Pediatric Specialty Hospital Transitional care between hospital and home for children. Child’s Way Dayc...

May is National Foster Care Month and we can't wait to see you at our Bingo & Belonging Event on May 2!Wearing blue duri...
05/01/2026

May is National Foster Care Month and we can't wait to see you at our Bingo & Belonging Event on May 2!

Wearing blue during National Foster Care Month is more than just a color choice—it’s a symbol of support, awareness, and hope for the thousands of children and families impacted by foster care. When we wear blue, we stand in solidarity with youth who are navigating uncertainty, with foster families who open their hearts and homes, and with the advocates working every day to create brighter futures.

Join us in wearing blue on May 2nd at our Bingo & Belonging Event to spread awareness and reminds others that every child deserves safety, stability, and love. Together, we can shine a light on the needs within foster care and inspire change in our communities! RSVP here: https://forms.gle/JbztArRUbVvQ7eba8

Get ready for a fun afternoon at Bingo & Belonging – A Foster Care Awareness Event! Not only will you enjoy a fun after...
04/28/2026

Get ready for a fun afternoon at Bingo & Belonging – A Foster Care Awareness Event! Not only will you enjoy a fun afternoon of bingo, community, and connection—but we also have some AMAZING prizes up for grabs!

👜 A stylish Michael Kors purse
🦁 Passes to the Pittsburgh Zoo
🎨 Tickets to the Children’s Museum

And more! These are just a few of the exciting prizes you could win while supporting an incredible cause.

Join us for an afternoon full of fun, prizes, and purpose as we come together to raise awareness for foster care and the importance of belonging for every child: https://forms.gle/JbztArRUbVvQ7eba8

04/22/2026

Together, we wear orange. 🧡

This week (April 19–25) is National Infertility Awareness Week, and we’re proud to stand in support through the campaign. Orange represents compassion, strength, and community and today, we’re showing up for every individual and family navigating infertility.

You are not alone. 🧡

04/20/2026

Join us this Friday for an afternoon of community and smiles! 💛

What to Expect: Enjoy free snacks and hygiene kits, meet NFL Alumni, and take home two grocery bags per family!

“Snacks & Smiles: Community Huddle” presented by The Children’s Home, NFL Alumni, and Convoy of Hope.

Come out, say hello, and be part of something meaningful—we’d love to see you there!

P.S. We’re still looking for volunteers! Reach out to BBartilson@chomepgh.org if you’re interested or have questions.

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5324 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA
15224

Telephone

+14127362908

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