Blog

Welcome to the Diakon Blog, where we celebrate the mission of transforming lives through adoption, foster care, at-risk youth services, counseling, and community-based programs for all ages. At the heart of Diakon are its dedicated staff, volunteers, donors, board members, and constituents, all united by the shared purpose of demonstrating God’s command to love one another through acts of service.


 

From Heartbreak to Healing

The Hazleton family’s adoption journey began after a difficult pregnancy with their daughter, Madelyn. Coupled with that...

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A tremendous love…

Our family started in November 2008. Troy and I got married at the Myakka River State Park, where we met. At that time, we...

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Parental burnout is real…

Adolescence is a highly formative time. This crucial period involves developing important social and emotional habits for mental...

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A fun-loving and supportive family

We want you to meet the Foltz and Del Priore family and read about their desire to provide a safe and enriching environment for...

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Don’t let your “but” stop you

Cayden Roth, 12, launched a fundraising campaign from mid-January to mid-February, netting $2,000 for Diakon...

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What support comes with adopting in Pennsylvania?

In Pennsylvania, there are more children and youths with special needs waiting to be adopted than children adopted through traditional...

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Every child deserves an advocate

AJ came into our home Dec. 14 of last year, so it wasn’t quite yet Christmas, but he was our most...

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Kinship care provides safe, familiar environment

We are now a family with five children between the ages of 18 months and 14 years. There is always something going on and we could...

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