06/19/2026
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.../jim-and-jessie/
06/19/2026
Director of Counseling & Family Support Services Erika Schmitt, along with Permanency Social Worker & Trauma Lead, Kristie Lindblom were honored to present at this year's Pennsylvania Statewide Adoption & Permanency Network (SWAN) Conference! Amanda Lowe, SWAN Program Manager, also presented earlier in the week. The Adoption & Permanency team always looks forward to the opportunity to learn and connect with others in the SWAN network at this yearly conference!
06/12/2026
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/
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
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/
Jim and Jessie - Children's Home Of Pittsburgh
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 …
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!