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

April 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 Spring 2012 and will be held on April 9 and 10 in Mechanicsburg.  Registration is open.

FDR Seeks Paralegal to Service Jefferson County

FDR is seeking an individual for the position of SWAN LSI Paralegal for the Jefferson County Children & Youth (C&Y) office, Brookville, PA. Paralegals are positioned in county C&Y offices across PA. The paralegal's role in each county is flexible and varies to suit the needs of the individual county.

FDR Partners with DLSM on Third SWAN Contract

The Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare has awarded a third five-year contract to Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries, in partnership with Family Design Resources, to manage Pennsylvania’s Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network, known as SWAN. The new contract began on October 1. The partnership has managed SWAN for the Commonwealth since 2000.