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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.
If
you would like to post an event on the MARE website, please click
here. Please note that MARE will review submissions and
only post applicable events.
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Foster Care & Adoption Info Event for those interested in Hispanic youth
Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) & MARE
Sunday, July 18
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Kool Smiles, 1096 Revere Beach Parkway, Chelsea, MA 02150
Benedicta Gomes,617-989-9211 or benedicta.gomes@state.ma.us.
The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) and MARE invite individuals ages 21+ interested in learning more about foster care and adoption to attend an informational event. This event is free and focuses on recruiting families for children and teens of Hispanic heritage. A panel of Hispanic youth will talk about their experience in foster care, and a Hispanic foster/adoptive mom will speak. Attendees will learn about the foster care and adoption process, as well as the support services available. Refreshments and childcare will be provided. Additional waiting children will NOT be at this event. To RSVP, please contact Benedicta Gomes at 617-989-9211 or benedicta.gomes@state.ma.us. |
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Arlington Adoption Informational Meetings
Mass. Department of Children and Families (DCF) - Arlington
Tuesday, June 15
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
DCF Arlington, 30 Mystic Street, Arlington, MA 02474
Stephanie Frankel, 781-641-8276, 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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Worcester Adoption Informational Meetings
Mass. Department of Children and Families (DCF)- Worcester
Thursday, June 24; Tuesday, July 20; Wednesday, August 25; Thursday, September 23; Tuesday, October 26; Thursday, November 18; and Tuesday, December 13
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
DCF Worcester, 25 Winthrop Street, Worcester, MA 01604
Barbara Ford, 508-929-2143, 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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Lowell Adoption Informational Meetings
Mass. Department of Children and Families (DCF) - Lowell
English sessions: 1st Wednesday of each month, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Spanish sessions: Last Thursday of each month, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
DCF Lowell, 33 East Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01852
To RSVP, contact Mike Wilson, 978-275-6800
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. NOTE: THIS IS A JOINT INFO MEETING AND SESSION ONE OF MAPP CLASS. |
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Brockton Adoption Informational Meetings
Mass. Department of Children and Families (DCF)- Brockton
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
DCF Brockton, 110 Mulberry Street, Brockton, MA 02301
Kelly Lownds, 508-894-3781, 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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Plymouth Adoption Informational Meetings
Mass. Department of Children and Families (DCF)- Plymouth
Every 4th Tuesday of the month
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
DCF Plymouth, 61 Industrial Park Road, Plymouth, MA 02360
Michael Johnson, 508-732-6306, 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
Please visit the Department of Children and Families website
at www.mass.gov/dss (Click on Adoption, then Foster Care and Adoption Information
Meetings to find the information meetings link) for a schedule
of Informational Meetings or call 1-800-KIDS-508 (543-7508).
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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