At Common Sense Adoption & Foster Care, we believe there are no unwanted children, just unfound families. As a licensed non-profit adoption and foster care agency in Mechanicsburg, PA, our mission is to connect children who need a permanent, stable home with caring adoptive and foster parents.
Expert Guidance on Adoption, Foster Care, and Placing Your Child in the Greater Harrisburg Area
Whether you’re considering adoption, foster care, or placing your child for adoption, our experienced team is here to guide you every step of the way. We provide straightforward insights into the adoption and foster care process so you can make informed decisions for your family.
Adoption Services in Central PA
If you’re hoping to adopt a child, we can walk you through the many possibilities from private adoption to adoption through foster care. We’ll explain the costs, risks, and rewards to help you determine which path is right for you. We have helped countless couples, singles, and LGBTQIA+ adults successfully build their families through adoption.
Foster Care Services in Central PA
With over 15,000 children in Pennsylvania needing a foster home on any given day, our team can help you open your heart and home to a child in need. We provide the training and ongoing support you need to be an effective foster parent. Whether it’s emergency, short-term, or long-term foster care, we’ll be by your side each step of the way.
Support for Birth Parents in Central PA
Placing a child for adoption is a big decision. Our caring and experienced professionals provide non-judgmental guidance to help birth parents consider all options. We’ll discuss adoption planning, help to select the right adoptive family, and provide support after placement. There’s no greater gift than giving a child a permanent, loving family.
Adoption Consulting in Central PA
We understand the profound impact that fostering and adoption have on your life. We bring years of invaluable experience to help you make the right decisions for your family. From helping you understand your doubts, fears, and wishes to guiding you through infertility issues and other situations, we are with you every step of the way.
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The Foster and Adoptive Matching Process – Seeing Beyond Childhood Trauma
It’s disheartening to hear the challenges that case workers encounter when it comes to finding families for children with deeply challenging histories of abuse and neglect, especially sexual abuse. The truth is, no one wishes for any child to endure such terrible...
Training for Foster and Adoptive Families: Understanding the Importance
We hear you—it can feel overwhelming to face a mountain of training requirements when all you want to do is provide loving care to a child in need. It might seem like an unfair burden, especially when other parents don’t have to jump through the same hoops to start...
Navigating the Path of Compassion: Addressing Concerns about Adopting from Foster Care in Pennsylvania
Stepping into the world of foster care and adoption is a profound journey. It’s a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the undying commitment to provide love and support to children in need. As families and individuals in Pennsylvania consider opening...