MUNCY, PA – November 12, 2026 – Families United Network is celebrating 30 years of strengthening children and families across Pennsylvania. Since its founding on July 1, 1996, the Pennsylvania nonprofit has grown into a statewide organization providing foster care, adoption, and family-focused services. Today, the agency supports more than 500 children annually statewide.
Over the past three decades, thousands of children and families have been impacted by Families United Network’s work. What began as a local effort serving Central Pennsylvania has grown into a network working alongside foster and kinship families, adoptive families, county agencies, and community partners to help children find safety, stability, connection, and permanency.
“Thirty years represents much more than an anniversary. It represents thousands of children and families whose lives have been touched by caring families, dedicated professionals, and community partners,” said Janna Brubaker, Executive Director and one of Families United Network’s founding staff member.
Families United Network’s mission is to strengthen families by providing children and youth with a safe, nurturing, community environment through a continuum of services focused on reunification or permanency. The agency continues to recruit, train, and support foster and kinship caregivers, strengthen family-centered services, and help children achieve safe, stable, and permanent homes whenever possible.
The organization’s impact extends beyond foster care and adoption. Through family support, pregnancy support, peer support, and community partnerships, Families United Network works to respond to the needs of children and families and strengthen communities throughout the Commonwealth.
30 Years by the Numbers
- 30 years serving Pennsylvania children and families
- 2,582 foster and kinship home approvals during the past decade
- 15,000+ times a foster or kinship family has opened their home to a child
Families United Network serves communities through locations in Muncy, Mount Joy, Harrisburg, Erie, Pittsburgh, Scranton, and Kingston, home to Peer Help United Network. Across these communities, the agency continues to build relationships and raise awareness about the need for caring families and resources for children.
As Families United Network looks toward its next 30 years, it is also investing in the future of its services and community relationships. The organization recently launched a Development Department dedicated to expanding community partnerships, increasing philanthropic support, and securing the resources necessary to enhance and sustain vital programs and services.
“Our work has always depended on the commitment of foster and adoptive families, staff, community partners, and supporters,” Ron Simon, current CEO, said. “As we look ahead, we are grateful to everyone who has been part of this mission and invite more people to join us in building a better tomorrow for children and families.”
For more information about Families United Network and its services, email info@families4kids.org or call 570-546-6777.
About Families United Network
Families United Network is a Pennsylvania nonprofit and private foster care provider. Founded on July 1, 1996, and licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, the organization supports over 500 children statewide through foster care and adoption. Its mission is to strengthen families by providing safe, nurturing community environments through services focused on reunification or permanency.