Making Connections

Family Design Resources…
making connections happen.

Our programs, training, research and state-of-the-art social, legal and organizational practices support children in out-of-home care and the families who care for them.

FDR Services

Training

Training is essential to create and support systemic change. The Family Design Resources (FDR) philosophy is to inform and teach others how to implement our strategies and use our tools.

Consultation

FDR’s consultation services are outcome-driven and incorporate planning, implementation, evaluation and long-term sustainability.

Program Management

FDR has managed both statewide and region-wide contracts. Our management programs emphasize collaboration, resource maximization and best practices.

FDR Programs

SWAN

The Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) supports children and youth agencies so that children in out-of-home care achieve permanency more quickly.
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Legal Partnership for Permanency

Our award-winning legal program has reduced the time children wait for adoption by more than 11 months.
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School-based Programs

Family Design Resources recognizes the importance of support and acceptance at school as well as at home.
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Diversity and Shared Leadership

Diversity and shared leadership is an integral part of any organization’s strategy.
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Post Adoption Permanency

FDR’s strong post-adoption permanency program supports adoptive families with a continuum of services.
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RECENT NEWS

FDR Seeks LSI Coordinator Region 4

FDR is seeking an individual for the position of SWAN LSI Coordinator Region 4 covering Blair, Cambria, Centre, Clearfield, Franklin, Fulton and Huntingdon Counties. The LSI Coordinator oversees and supports paralegals positioned in county C&Y offices. The LSI Coordinator also collaborates with other LSI Coordinators and LSI Division Managers and acts as a liaison between the County, LSI Division Manager and SWAN prime contractor along with Family Design Resources Inc.

FDR Seeks Conference Planner

FDR is seeking an individual for the full-time position of Conference Planner. This position will support the events of the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN). The position will be responsible for day-to-day conferencing needs to include: the annual conference, the winter statewide meeting, quarterly regional meetings, committee meetings and ad hoc training programs, totaling 2-6 meetings per month. This position may requires statewide travel and overnight stays.

November Training Scheduled for Act 101 of 2010 Authorized Representatives

The Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare has endorsed Family Design Resources as the training agency providing the Act 101 of 2010 Training Program for Court and Agency-Appointed Authorized Representatives.  One training is scheduled for the remainder of 2011 and will be held on November 16 and 17 in Mechanicsburg.  Registration is open, but limited to those individuals who will be appointed as Authorized Representatives for the purposes of implementing Act 101 of 2010.