Connecting children to their “Forever Families.”
Since 1998, Pinebrook Family Answers has been providing Special-Needs, Domestic and International Adoption Services for prospective parents looking to provide children with a loving, safe home. Our adoption professionals have found “Forever Families” for hundreds of infants, toddlers, and children.
Recognizing that the commitment to adopt a child comes with both rewards and challenges. Pinebrook’s knowledgeable staff support individuals and couples through the entire process from orientation to family profile to post placement services ensuring that the experience is both rewarding and educational.
Individuals or couples interested in adopting must be at least 21 years old and must go through this process:
- Attend “parent preparation” training
- Several background checks
- Current physical examination and medical history check
- References non-family members
- Safety check of your home
- Family Profile
If you are interested in learning more about adoption, please call Pinebrook at 610-432-3919 or email Melissa Lichtfus, Director of Permanency, at .
Pinebrook Family Answers is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and affiliated with the Pennsylvania Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) to provide specialized services to children who are in need of an adoptive family, as well as to families who are interested in adopting special-needs children.
To learn more, go to Pinebrook’s SWAN Services for Children and Families.
Tammy and Ron Hanson had a dream…
Tammy and Ron Hanson had a dream to be parents, but infertility was an issue. Like many adoptive parents, they considered adopting an older child who had been placed in foster care. Their journey crossed paths with Rebecca, a beautiful seven-year-old girl who needed a forever family. Rebecca had similar physical traits of the Hansons and seemed to be a perfect match in many other ways. She had speech issues and needed assistance learning. Mrs. Hanson had a background in speech, a master’s degree in education and was employed as a teacher. Due to Mrs. Hanson’s education background and the Hanson’s ability to provide much more for Rebecca, they were identified as her adoptive family.
After a series of visits, Rebecca was placed with the Hansons and ten months later the adoption was finalized. The Hansons have worked diligently to help Rebecca overcome her speech and learning challenges. With the support and guidance of their Pinebrook adoption worker who has assisted them in finding additional community resources, Rebecca has blossomed with her new family. The Hansons provide Rebecca with the unconditional love that she needs and deserves, while she fills their home with the joy of a child. This truly is a dream come true for all!