News and Events
Project STAR's Fifth Annual Matching and Adoption Awareness Event
April 2, 2011
1:00-2:00 p.m.: Guest Speaker Derek Clark
2:00-4:00 p.m.: Matching Event
Each year, this event brings together more than 20 agencies and over 40 families to establish permanent placement for the many children who wait in Pennsylvania's foster care system. To date, more than 30 children have been successfully matched with permanent families as a result of this event. For more information, please click here.
Guest speaker and author Derek Clark will discuss the inspiring story of his life in the foster care system and how he learned never to give up.
This event is free and open to the public. RSVP by March 25 by calling 1.877.433.1109 and selecting option 7.
The event includes:
- Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania Heart Gallery Exhibit
- Matching Moments Presentations
- Refreshments
- Giveaways
The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh
1405 Shady Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
