Foster Care & Adoption Symposium
Start: Jan 17, 2026 11:00:00 AM
End: Jan 17, 2026 3:30:00 PM
Contact: marylizn@mareinc.org
Location:
Higgins University Center, Tilton Hall
950 Main St.
Worcester, Massachusetts 01610
950 Main St.
Worcester, Massachusetts 01610
Description
Symposium Theme: Answering the Call – Legacy, Leadership & Action
Join us for a powerful and inspiring Foster Care & Adoption Symposium dedicated to uplifting the voices of people of color with lived experience in child welfare. This event brings together dynamic panelists and keynote speakers who will share their personal journeys, insights, and wisdom about fostering, adoption, and advocacy.
Attendees will also hear from service providers and community organizations working to strengthen families and support children in care. Whether you’re a potential foster or adoptive parent—especially from communities of color—or someone looking to support this vital work, this symposium offers meaningful connections, real stories, and valuable resources to help you take the next step in answering the call.
Come be part of a movement that centers lived experience, celebrates resilience, and re-imagines what child welfare can look like when every voice is heard.
