PA. Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN)
Program/Intervention Name
PA. Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN)
Category
Pre and Post Adoption Program
Program/Intervention Description
A network of adoption and permanency service delivery. The State of Pennsylvania contracts with Diakon, the Prime Contractor. Diakon subcontracts with private agencies throughout the state to provide adoption and related services to children and families served by the 67 county level agencies.
Intervention Target Population Identified (Age Group)
Program Goals/Outcomes
In collaboration with county level child welfare staff, improve permanency outcomes by completing assessment and/or services permanency tasks.
QIC Target Group
General - 3
QIC Adoption/Guardianship Relevance Levels
LEVEL 1: Designed for Adoption or Guardianship
QIC level of Evidence
LEVEL 5: Better Practice
Intervention Web Site/URL
Contact Person/Purveyor
Agency/Affiliation
PA. Dept. of Public Welfare
Contact Email
Contact Phone
800-585-SWAN
