GREENE COUNTY
Foster Care & Adoption Services in Greene County, Pennsylvania. If you are considering becoming a foster or adoptive parent, Lifespan Family Services will stand besides you for every step of your journey!
Not from Greene County? No problem! Lifespan serves many surrounding counties in Central, and Western Pennsylvania.
Foster Parents Are Needed in Greene County, PA
Children in Greene County enter foster care for many reasons, and every one of them deserve a safe, stable home during a difficult time.
Local foster families play a critical role in keeping children close to their schools, communities, and support systems.
Local foster families play a critical role in keeping children close to their schools, communities, and support systems.
Why Choose Lifespan Family Services in Greene County?
- Local caseworkers who understand County Resources
- Trauma-Informed training and ongoing support
- 24/7 Guidance! You will never be on your own.
- Support before, during, and after placement
Adoption Services in Greene County
Foster-To-Adopt
The ultimate goal of foster care is the reunification of a child with their family of origin.
Foster families are sometimes considered for permanency placement for youth in their care.
After a child is adopted, Lifespan will continue to support the family!
Foster families are sometimes considered for permanency placement for youth in their care.
After a child is adopted, Lifespan will continue to support the family!
Private Adoption
Lifespan Family Services is affiliated with SWAN. We work alongside them to provide private adoption & post-permanency services for families across Central & Western Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions about Foster Care in Greene County
Do I have to live in Greene County?
Lifespan serves the entirety of Greene County however, you do not have to live in the county to become a foster parent with our agency.
Lifespan Family Services works with families across Central and western Pennsylvania. Eligibility depends on several factors, not just location.
Reach out today see if we can serve your area.
Lifespan Family Services works with families across Central and western Pennsylvania. Eligibility depends on several factors, not just location.
Reach out today see if we can serve your area.
How long does approval take?
The approval process to become a foster or adoptive parent takes an average of 60-90 days.
Can I work full-time and still become a foster parent?
You can still become a foster parent if you work full-time, as long as any child-care needs are provided while you are working. For example, whenever a child is enrolled in school, or daycare.
Do I need parenting experience to become a foster parent?
One of the biggest myths in foster care is that you need to be a Super Parent, or that you need to be perfect, and that is not the case!
A lot of Lifespan Families did not have previous parenting experience, and they have done just as well as families with years of experience! And no matter what, you are not alone in the process, and we will be besides you every step of the way.
A lot of Lifespan Families did not have previous parenting experience, and they have done just as well as families with years of experience! And no matter what, you are not alone in the process, and we will be besides you every step of the way.
Can I adopt a child through foster care?
The ultimate goal of foster care is the reunification of a child with their family of origin.
Foster families are sometimes considered for permanency placement for youth in their care.
After a child is adopted, Lifespan will continue to support the family!
Unlike traditional adoption, the expenses associated with finalizing the adoption are covered by the child's placing agency.
Foster families are sometimes considered for permanency placement for youth in their care.
After a child is adopted, Lifespan will continue to support the family!
Unlike traditional adoption, the expenses associated with finalizing the adoption are covered by the child's placing agency.
What support do you have for family caregivers through Kinship Care?
Lifespan Family Services offers Kinship Care Licensing. There are two types of Kinship Care. Basic Kinship care is whenever a child is placed with someone who has a biological relationship to the child.
Fictive Kin is whenever someone such as a teacher, coach, neighbor, is able to demonstrate an interational relationship with the child.
Kinship Care reduces trauma for children in care, and helps them remain within the environment that they have grown up in. This helps them maintain frinedhsips with other youth, remain in the same school district in most cases. The ultimate goal of kinship care is to ensure as minimal change as possible in the lives of youth.
Fictive Kin is whenever someone such as a teacher, coach, neighbor, is able to demonstrate an interational relationship with the child.
Kinship Care reduces trauma for children in care, and helps them remain within the environment that they have grown up in. This helps them maintain frinedhsips with other youth, remain in the same school district in most cases. The ultimate goal of kinship care is to ensure as minimal change as possible in the lives of youth.
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