Foster Care

Foster Care You Can Trust

We believe that children of all ages deserve a loving home and family. For decades, Auberle has been providing high quality foster care services throughout Pennsylvania and is the largest non-kinship foster care provider in Allegheny County. We understand that trust matters. That’s why Auberle prioritizes open communication, hands-on guidance, and real collaboration with foster families. Our work has resulted in a longtime, trusted partnership with Allegheny County Children, Youth & Family Services. 

Considering fostering? We'll walk you through every step. Every time.

The process may seem overwhelming—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Auberle’s team breaks everything down into clear, manageable steps, offering guidance, training, connections, and encouragement from your first question to your first placement. The result? A lasting relationship as transformative as it is loving. 

Take the first step today.

Connect with the Placement Team  Become a Foster Parent

Questions? We're ready to assist at every stage of your journey. Email BecomeAFosterParent@auberle.org or call us directly at 412-673-1993. 
 


Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ coming soon!


Foster Family Resources

Auberle provides ongoing support, information, and other vital resources to foster parents. It all begins with 32 hours of training beforehand, followed by twice-a-week foster parent support groups. We then connect our foster families and youth with programs and services to help them in their foster journey.

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Our 2025 Impact

Auberle is the best foster agency we’ve worked with. The staff is compassionate, helpful, and always provides good communication. I know help is always just a phone call away.  — Auberle Foster Parent

 
  • 46 youth found permanency within foster homes through adoption or Permanent Legal Custodianship
  • 97% of youth were successfully discharged to permanent homes
  • 36% of families have been certified for 3+ years; 10% have fostered with Auberle for over 8 years
  • 25 new foster families were certified, a 66% increase from last year
  • 91% of foster parents, foster youth, and birth parents are satisfied or highly satisfied with Auberle’s services
  • 42% of our foster families are trained and certified in therapeutic foster care


Join Our Foster Care Community

The Thaxtons, an Auberle Foster Care Family, pose with their children. 


Auberle's "Love Carries" Foster Care Campaign in partnership with First Lady of Braddock, PA, Giselle Fetterman. 

Auberle SWAN Membership

Auberle is a proud member of The Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN), a partnership among the Department of Human Services (DHS), the Pennsylvania Adoption Exchange, public and private adoption agencies, organizations, advocates, judges, the legal community, and foster and adoptive parents. SWAN builds a better collaborative adoption process in Pennsylvania.

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Become a Foster Parent

Become a Foster Parent

Consider opening your heart and home to a young person in need. We are here to answer your questions and walk with you every step of the way. Become an Auberle foster parent today!

Become a Foster Parent