ADOPTION INFORMATION EVENTS

The events listed below are either sponsored by MARE or by other organizations. MARE is not responsible for changes made to the event listings for other organizations. For each event, please note the sponsoring organization and appropriate contact to direct questions and comments. For any MARE event, please call 617-54-ADOPT (617-542-3678) or 1-800-882-1176 for more information.

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LGBT Adoption Information Nights
MARE
Wed., May 22 and Tues., June 11
May 22: At Treehouse at Easthampton Meadow: 1 Treehouse Circle, Easthampton, MA 01027
June 11: More Than Words Bookstore: 376 Moody St., Waltham, MA
Both events will run from 6-8 PM
Join us for an informative panel of adoption professionals and LGBT adoptive parents who will share their experiences and knowledge about adoption from foster care in Massachusetts. Click HERE to register for either event. Walk-ins are welcome!
   
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Jordan's Furniture Adoption Information Weekend
Jordan's Furniture
June 21-23
12-8 PM
All 5 Jordan's Furniture stores
Know someone who is interested in adopting? Send your friends or family to any of Jordan's Furniture's five locations on June 21, 22 or 23 and they will have the opportunity to talk to social workers about the adoption process, and get any of their questions answered in person!
   
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Walk-in Adoption Information Meeting
Mass. Department of Children and Families (DCF)- Springfield
First Tuesday of every month starting  Tues. JAN. 8, 2013
4:30-6 PM
140 High St.  5th floor, Springfield, MA 
ph. 413-452-3369
   
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Boston Adoption Informational Meetings-DCF
Mass. Department of Children and Families (DCF)- Boston
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
4:00-6:00 p.m.
DCF Boston, 451 Blue Hill Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02121
Marsha Donovan, LCSW ,617-989-9209, no registration required
Learn how you can change the future of a child in need by becoming a foster or adoptive parent with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families. 
   
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Adoption & Foster Care Informational Meetings in the State of Massachusetts 
Mass. Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Ongoing
Visit the Department of Children and Families website at www.mass.gov/dcf (Click on Adoption, then Foster Care and Adoption Information Meetings to find a schedule of Informational Meetings or call 1-800-KIDS-508 (543-7508).
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Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange, Inc. – MARE- 45 Franklin Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 617-54-ADOPT (542-3678) – 1-800-882-1176 – Fax: 617-542-1006

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