MARE in the News
Northampton, MA – The Forbes Library is hosting an event on Saturday, June 24 to help the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) spread the word about the need for adoptive families. This free informational event is open to anyone considering adoption from foster care. Come hear about the adoption experience from a panel of experienced parents and from adoption professional and…
Two local non-profits are teaming up for the month of June to help find permanent families for Massachusetts children in foster care.
The United Way of Greater New Bedford and the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) are working together to display the Heart Gallery, a travelling display of striking portraits featuring foster youth seeking adoption.
The main display…
(Reading, MA) – Have you ever thought about adopting a child or sibling group? There are over 800 children in Massachusetts who are wait-ing for adoption right now. To learn if you may be the parent a child is waiting for, come to “The Adoption Option,” Sunday, October 1, 8:30-11:00 am, at Jordan’s Furniture, 50 Walker’s Brook Dr., Reading,…
(Avon, MA) – How many opportunities do you get in life to ice skate in July, especially when you live in New England? More than 80 families and 86 children are among those who can make such a claim thanks to a unique event hosted by Jordan’s Furniture. The Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) brought together waiting children and waiting families on Sunday, July 23, at…
Springfield, MA – There are many ways to support foster children. You can impact the life of child as a social worker, foster parent, adoptive parent, advocate, service provider or other resource. You may be surprised to learn that this list also includes lacing up your walking or running shoes. One of the most impactful ways to contribute to a waiting child is to help create a sense of…
WILBRAHAM, Mass. (WWLP) - WILBRAHAM, Mass. (WWLP) - The Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange hosted an adoption party this evening, to bring children and prospective parents closer together.
The Massachusetts Adoption…
(Reading, MA) –There are over 800 children in Massachusetts who are waiting for adoption right now. To help children needing adoptive homes meet families that are ready to parent, Jordan’s Furniture is hosting a special adoption party this Sunday, March 26, from 8:30 - 11:00 am, at Jordan’s Furniture, 50 Walker’s Brook Dr., Reading, MA. This event is by invitation only.…
SPRINGFIELD – A charity Homebrew Showcase will take place Aug. 5, 1 to 3 p.m., at Paddy’s Irish Pub, 1060 Wilbraham Road.
The event will allow amateur brewers in the area the opportunity to share their talents and network with other homebrewers in a stress-free, fun, laid-back atmosphere while raising money…
(Springfield, MA) – On Thursday, November 2nd, at 10:30 AM, Mayor Sarno of Springfield will hold a reception to highlight the need for foster and adoptive parents in Western Massachusetts. The second annual celebration will open National Adoption Month in Springfield. The event will feature stories from adoptive parents and adopted youth, as we seek to raise awareness of the need for…
(Reading, MA) –There are over 850 children in Massachusetts who are waiting for adoption right now. To help children needing adoptive homes meet families that are ready to parent, Jordan’s Furniture is hosting a special adoption party on Sunday, March 25, from…
WILMINGTON — Of the 9,600 children in the Massachusetts foster care system, 850 are not connected to a potential adoptive home. After years of decline, the number of children entering the U.S. foster care system nationally is again on the rise, with 437,500 children in foster care nationwide in 2016, according to the U.S. Administration for Children and…
Taunton, MA - Jordan’s Furniture, New England’s premiere furniture retailer, is hosting the 9th Annual Walk/Run for Adoption on Sunday, May 20 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at its Taunton facility. This event will benefit the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) in its ongoing mission to find adoptive homes for children and teens waiting in foster…
June 3rd, 2018
Boston, MA - Jordan’s Furniture, New England’s premiere furniture retailer, is hosting the Fenway Park Adoption Grand Slam event in Boston on Sunday, June 3rd.This event will benefit Massachusetts foster children awaiting adoption and the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE)…
Boston, MA – From June 1 to June 9, the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) will join Boston community members attending events across the city to celebrate Pride Week 2018. MARE’s goal is to celebrate the positive changes that have come through inclusive programming for all children and families while providing education…