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For years, abc27's Valerie Pritchett has worked with the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) and the PA Adoption Exchange to place waiting children with adoptive parents.

So far, 46% of Val's Kids have been placed. And we're not done yet...

Please watch Val's Kids on Wednesday during the 7pm news. It repeats on the Sunday 6pm news as well. Perhaps you can open your heart and home to one of Val's Kids!

For more information on SWAN and the PA Adoption Exchange, visit www.adoptpakids.org or call 1-800-585-SWAN (7926).


Valerie Pritchett anchors abc27 News Live at Five and abc27 News at 7pm.

A project close to Val's heart is Val's Kids. Val's Kids features children in foster care who, through the Statewide Adoption Network, are looking for permanent homes.

A community volunteer, Valerie is the honorary co-chair for the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, and the honorary chair for Daffodil Days events. She assists The Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania,  The American Literacy Corporation, and many other non profit organizations. Valerie is also a member of the United Way Women's Leadership Network.



The Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) is a partnership among the Department of Public Welfare (DPW), the Pennsylvania Adoption Exchange, public and private adoption agencies, organizations, advocates, judges, the legal community, and foster and adoptive parents. The network is administered by DPW through a prime contractor. As the mission statement reflects, the purpose is to build a better collaborative adoption process in Pennsylvania.

The SWAN program serves children in the custody of county children and youth agencies. The design of the network is to support the work of county agencies in expediting permanency services. The children featured in the Photo Album are some of our children waiting to be adopted.

  • Val's Kids

  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 3:47 PM EDT2013-06-19 19:47:05 GMT
    Amira's enjoying a one on one tour of Zoo America in Derry Township, Dauphin County. A fun stop, the Prairie Dogs. Amira loves to chat. "What I like to do is go to fun places, take pictures, dress up nice,
    Amira's enjoying a one on one tour of Zoo America in Derry Township, Dauphin County. A fun stop, the Prairie Dogs. Amira loves to chat.

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    Valerie Pritchett anchors abc27 News "Live at Five" and abc27 News at 7 p.m. In addition to her anchoring duties, Valerie also reports.A project close to her heart is "Val's Kids," which features children
    Valerie Pritchett anchors abc27 News "Live at Five" and abc27 News at 7 p.m. In addition to her anchoring duties, Valerie also reports.

  • Friday, May 17 2013 4:05 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:05:42 GMT
    Melissa enjoyed some one on one time at Whitaker Center in Harrisburg. She is an active teen. "She loves art, drawing she enjoys playing soccer. However, right she is not playing but she is seeking a family
    Melissa, an active teen from Harrisburg who has been in foster care for five years, is looking for her "forever family."

  • Friday, May 17 2013 3:58 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:58:30 GMT
    This week's Val's Kid is Katelyn.Suited up and ready to grill with Chef John Reis at the Hilton Harrisburg. On the menu, her favorite food..."Shrimp!" said Katelyn, who enjoys fun new experiences. "I really like
    Suited up and ready to grill with Chef John Reis at the Hilton Harrisburg. On the menu, her favorite food..."Shrimp!" said Katelyn, who enjoys fun new experiences.

  • Tuesday, April 23 2013 9:35 AM EDT2013-04-23 13:35:49 GMT
    Elizabeth Nicole is enjoying a day of pampering at the Dauphin County Technical School. The teen is focused when it comes to her future. "I want to be a dance choreographer and a cosmetologist," said Elizabeth
    Elizabeth is focused when it comes to her future. "I want to be a dance choreographer and a cosmetologist," said Elizabeth Nicole.

  • Tuesday, April 23 2013 9:32 AM EDT2013-04-23 13:32:18 GMT
    This week's Val's Kid, Michael, is a fan of sports, Especially football."I'm a huge New York Yankees Fan...I like football I like the Philadelphia Eagles "said Michael. On this day, he gets to play with
    This week's Val's Kid, Michael, is a fan of sports, Especially football.

  • Tuesday, April 23 2013 9:28 AM EDT2013-04-23 13:28:48 GMT
    Meet Tayron. He is a bright 12 year old with a huge personality. The intelligent, inquisitive tween has a zest for life and loves talking about all kinds of topics. Tayron, who has a great sense of humor,
    Meet Tayron. He is a bright 12 year old with a huge personality.

  • Friday, March 1 2013 9:54 AM EST2013-03-01 14:54:17 GMT
    A special thanks to our Statewide Adoption Network media partner WBRE for helping us to introduce you to Shaq. He's a loving child who spent some time with a pet therapy group that visits nursing homes.
    A special thanks to our Statewide Adoption Network media partner WBRE for helping us to introduce you to Shaq. He's a loving child who spent some time with a pet therapy group that visits nursing homes.

  • Tuesday, December 4 2012 12:01 PM EST2012-12-04 17:01:42 GMT
    This week Val's Kid is Isaias. This young man enjoys outdoor activities and is hoping to find an active family in South Central Pennsylvania. "A mom who takes care of me" said Isaias. Isaias social worker,
    This week Val's Kid is Isaias. This young man enjoys outdoor activities and is hoping to find an active family in South Central Pennsylvania. "A mom who takes care of me" said Isaias. Isaias social worker,

  • Tuesday, November 20 2012 10:08 AM EST2012-11-20 15:08:24 GMT
    November is national adoption month. This Val's Kid highlights the highlight of many little lives finding permanent families. Dauphin County Courthouse. A place cases are heard. Suspects are tired. Verdicts
    November is national adoption month. This Val's Kid highlights the highlight of many little lives finding permanent families.

  • Tuesday, November 20 2012 9:55 AM EST2012-11-20 14:55:43 GMT
    This week's Val's Kid is Tajon. "Tajon is an energetic, fun, well-mannered, well-behaved child who takes pride in doing well in school" said his Permanency Worker Stephanie Williams.Tajon, who also looks
    Tajon is an energetic, fun, well-mannered, well-behaved child who takes pride in doing well in school.

  • Thursday, September 13 2012 11:40 AM EDT2012-09-13 15:40:46 GMT
    Jay has been in and out of foster care for two to three years and is looking to find a permanent family near the mid state so he can stay in touch with his siblings. Jay is six-years-old, enjoys the playground
    Jay has been in and out of foster care for two to three years and is looking to find a permanent family near the midstate so he can stay in touch with his siblings.  Jay is six-years-old, enjoys the playground and is into sports.

  • Tuesday, September 11 2012 4:52 PM EDT2012-09-11 20:52:13 GMT
    Jabril has been in foster care for years. He hopes to one day be adopted by a loving family. Jabril is a great student and his two favorite subjects are reading and math. When he grows up, he wants to
    Jabril has been in foster care for years. He hopes to one day be adopted by a loving family. Jabril is a great student and his two favorite subjects are reading and math. 

  • Monday, August 13 2012 2:36 PM EDT2012-08-13 18:36:35 GMT
    He's been fortunate enough to be adopted once. But due to some unfortunate events -- Glenn needs a forever family again. He enjoyed a day of play at Whitaker Center. This teen ,who has special needs,
    He's been fortunate enough to be adopted once. But due to some unfortunate events -- Glenn needs a forever family again. He enjoyed a day of play at Whitaker Center. This teen ,who has special needs,
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