Fostering Philadelphia
The Definitive Guide to Philadelphia Foster Care– Resources FOR Philadelphia Foster Parents –
By Parents, For Parents
The foster care system can be complicated. This site is meant to support Philadelphia area foster parents and families with information and resources to best serve the children they love and care for.
Foster Care Guides
Find out more about how foster care works and what’s involved
Getting Certified
Help for those seeking foster care certification in Philadelphia
See the Blog
Follow along for posts about experiences in Philly foster care
Find a Foster Care Agency
Use the map below to find a Philadelphia foster care agency near you where you can learn more or start working towards certification.
| Title | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
A Second Chance | 1341 N Delaware Ave #101, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA | (215) 564-0790 1341 N. Delaware Ave. |
Bethanna | 2501 Reed St, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA | (215) 568-2435 2501 Reed St. |
Carson Valley Children's Aid | 2300 W Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19132, USA | (215) 225-2649 2300 W. Allegheny Ave. |
Children's Choice | 5238 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19141, USA | (610) 521-6270 5238 N. Broad St. |
Concern | 1 W Main St, Fleetwood, PA 19522, USA | (610) 944-0445 1 W. Main St. |
Concilio | 141 E Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124, USA | (215) 627-3100 141 E. Huntington Park Ave. |
Delta Family Services | 2210 Mt Carmel Ave, Glenside, PA 19038, USA | (215) 887-6300 2210 Mt. Carmel Ave. |
First Choice Home and Community Services | 520 Pusey Ave #230, Collingdale, PA 19023, USA | (610) 461-1693 520 Pusey Ave, Suite 230 |
Devereux Foundation | 3300 Henry Ave 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19129, USA | (215) 965-5772 3300 Henry Ave, 3rd Floor |
Elwyn Inc | 3302 Henry Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129, USA | (215) 254-2046 3300 Henry Ave. |
Friendship House | 57 E Armat St, Philadelphia, PA 19144, USA | (215) 438-6665 57 E. Armat St. |
Jewish Family and Children's Service | 1501 N Broad St #14, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA | (267) 256-2200 1501 N. Broad St, Suite 14 |
Juvenile Justice Center | 100 W Coulter St 10th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19144, USA | (215) 849-2112 100 W. Coulter St, 10th Floor |
Methodist Services | 4300 Monument Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19131, USA | (215) 877-1925 4300 Monument Rd. |
New Foundations | 7210 Rising Sun Ave Suite A, Philadelphia, PA 19111, USA | (215) 203-8733 7210 Rising Sun Ave, Suite A |
Northeast Treatment Centers | 499 N 5th St Suite A, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA | (215) 238-1247 499 N. 5th St, Suite A |
Northern Children's Services | 5301 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128, USA | (215) 482-1423 5301 Ridge Ave |
Pennsylvania Mentor | 10601 Decatur Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154, USA | (215) 612-8200 10601 Decatur Rd, Suites 300 & 400 |
Pradera (APM) | 2637 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19133, USA | (267) 507-1326 2637 N. 5th St. |
Progressive Life Center | 1343 N Delaware Ave #501, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA | (267) 238-1480 1341 N. Delaware Ave, Suite 501 |
Turning Points for Children | 415 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA | (215) 875-8200 415 S. 15th St. |
Silver Springs - Martin Luther School | 7208 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA | (610) 825-4440 7208 Germantown Ave. |
Tabor Children's Services | 59 E Armat St, Philadelphia, PA 19144, USA | (215) 842-4800 57 E. Armat St. |
The Village | 6517 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142, USA | (215) 730-2240 6517 Chester Ave. |
Foster Care Blog
Follow along to see what’s going on in foster care in Philadelphia.
Best Foster Care Blogs of 2020
Foster care is not a solo experience. Anyone who has fostered knows that every week (and sometimes every day) can bring up many questions and doubts. With that in mind, we’ve gathered together some of the best foster care blogs of 2020.
WIC Support for Foster Children in Pennsylvania
When we first started in foster care, we were unfamiliar with WIC. It took us a whole host of blunders before we finally got things up and running for our little girl. Learn all about how WIC applies to foster families.
Fostering Infants and Babies
New and potential foster parents often ask about fostering babies. Are there many newborns that need homes in Philadelphia? Can I choose to only accept infants? Is it possible to adopt babies from foster care? In this post, we’ll attempt to answer some of these questions for foster parents interested in caring for little ones.
Best Foster Care Blogs of 2020
Foster care is not a solo experience. Anyone who has fostered knows that every week (and sometimes every day) can bring up many questions and doubts. With that in mind, we’ve gathered together some of the best foster care blogs of 2020.
WIC Support for Foster Children in Pennsylvania
When we first started in foster care, we were unfamiliar with WIC. It took us a whole host of blunders before we finally got things up and running for our little girl. Learn all about how WIC applies to foster families.
Fostering Infants and Babies
New and potential foster parents often ask about fostering babies. Are there many newborns that need homes in Philadelphia? Can I choose to only accept infants? Is it possible to adopt babies from foster care? In this post, we’ll attempt to answer some of these questions for foster parents interested in caring for little ones.
Our First Foster Care Placement
We had only been certified as foster parents in Philadelphia for 2 days when we got our first foster care placement. It turns out that is not too uncommon – there is a great need for foster parents in Philly. It was around 8pm and our two girls were already in bed. A caseworker at a local hospital called and told us she had a newborn in need of a home.
Philadelphia Needs Foster Parents
Philadelphia is currently in serious need of foster parents. Many children are awaiting placement into a loving home.
Children in Philadelphia Foster Care
Children in Pennsylvania Foster Care
Foster Care Terminology
See a glossary of common language and terms used in foster care and in the Philadelphia child welfare system.
Get Involved
As a foster parent (also known as resource parent), you could provide stability, consistency, and support for a child or youth. Learn more about getting certified.
Learn More About Foster Care
The following guides can help get you up to speed on several important aspects of foster care in Philadelphia.
Finances
Learn about financial support available for foster parents.
Healthcare
Learn about healthcare topics such as doctors visits and insurance.
The Legal System
Learn about family court, hearings, and child custody.
Caseworkers and Visits
Learn about the different types of caseworkers, home visits, and parent visits.
New Placements
Learn about what to ask when receiving a new placement and the first week in care
School and Daycare
Learn more about education, school, and daycare.
Adoption and Permanency
Learn about foster care, adoption, and foster-to-adopt.
Foster Care Policies
Learn about policies like travel and babysitters