MARE in the News
On a recent Sunday morning, HFA member Jordan’s Furniture turned its Avon, Mass., store into a winter wonderland for adopted children and their families.
In celebration of National Adoption Month, local families and their recently adopted children showed up at Jordan’s on Nov. 24 for an invitation-only chance to explore the store’s annual Enchanted…
WORCESTER — In Worcester Juvenile Court Friday morning, when session clerk Franklin Ponte announced “this adoption is final and irrevocable,” Judge Carol A. Erskine handed her gavel to Leevi Borg and his new sister Ella Sophia.
The children then banged the gavel three times, making Ella’s adoption final. The courtroom then filled with cheering…
BOSTON - It was a very special day for dozens of Massachusetts families as 136 children in foster care got their forever homes.
Three-year-old Josiah was one of 26 children with finalized adoptions in Boston. Across the state, more than 130 got their forever families as a part of National Adoption Day.
"Today we are adopting Josiah! After six…
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…
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Fourteen western Massachusetts families grew during child adoptions at Holyoke Juvenile Court Friday.
It was a joyous day as these couples adopted children who had been in their foster care. Families such as Jeremy and Kristi Tessier of Hampden, who formally adopted three brothers, in addition to another child they had adopted previously.
Kristi…
Vanessa and her husband Clay always planned to adopt after having children of their own, but sadly they found out they would not be able to have biological children. In July 2016, they learned about the Massachusetts Adoption Recourse Exchange (M.A.R.E.) and decided to start the adoption process. After two years, they were able to adopt two siblings (ages 10 and 12) on…
BROCKTON — Six-year-old Laila Pacheco smiled as a judge and family members sang “Happy Birthday” to her.
It wasn’t the only cause for celebration. Friday also marked the Taunton girl’s adoption by her grandparents.
“It feels humbling and we feel very blessed,” said Michelle Pacheco about the adoption and her…
A growing family is getting ready to spend their first Thanksgiving together after a Sudbury, Massachusetts couple adopted three young brothers on National Adoption Day.
Lena and KC Currie quickly grew from a happy couple into a family after adopting 4-year-old Joey in 2017. The boy was under the care of the Department of Children and Families and needed a permanent…
AVON, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Jordan’s Furniture was a winter wonderland Sunday for adopted children and their families.
At the private event, in celebration of National Adoption Month, the children and families got to explore the store’s annual Enchanted Village.
Jordan’s furniture in Avon is hosting a private event to families who adopted…
(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…
ANDOVER, Mass - On Sunday, August 19, 2018, the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) hosted its 9th annual Ironstone Adoption Party for children with special needs. This unique adoption event brought more than twenty foster youth with a range of physical, intellectual, and emotional disabilities together with DCF social workers and prospective adoptive families for a day…
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 Resource Exchange, also known as MARE, linked up with the Department of Children and Families to help young children find a permanent home. The…
The following is the most recent installment of the Concord Journal/Wicked Local Concord Volunteer of the Week, where we spotlight members of the community who have made significant contributions as volunteers.
This week, the spotlight shines on Concord resident Krsiten Ferguson, a volunteer at…
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…
(Provincetown, MA) –Families come in all shapes and sizes and the way in which families are formed happens in as many different ways. The countless options range from traditional conception to enhanced traditional conception, surrogacy, foreign and domestic adoption, foster care and family engagement. Regardless of the path that one chooses, there is a conscious choice to become a family,…
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)…
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…
(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.…
(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 8:30 - 11:00 am, at Jordan’s Furniture, 50 Walker’s Brook Dr., Reading, MA. This…
PROVINCETOWN- Officials with the Provincetown Public Library and the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange, are teaming up for the month of August to help find permanent families for local children in foster care.
“Since 2005 one of the ways in which we have been making connections is through our ‘Heart Gallery’ which is a striking display of foster youth currently…
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (Sept. 24, 2018) - Eight years ago, the Kraft family and Patriots Foundation introduced Celebrate Volunteerism, a season-long initiative focused on recognizing community volunteers and promoting the importance of giving back to the community through service.
Throughout the 2018 season, the foundation will continue its Celebrate Volunteerism…
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Mayor Domenic Sarno announced Springfield's observance of National Adoption Month Thursday.
Representatives from the Massachusetts Adoption Resource exchange came to City Hall for the announcement.
They'll be attending Sunday's adoption party at the Westfield Boys and Girls Club.
The event is expected to bring together dozens of…
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Juvenile Court Judge Joan McMenemy asked 9-year-old Joshua Codding what he liked most about living with his two moms, who officially adopted him Friday.
"The family," he said from a table in the courtroom.
"The mac and cheese," his grandfather reminded him from the sidelines.
The Coddings were one of six Berkshire County…
(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,…
(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…
BOSTON (CBS) – Friday was one of the most joyful days you can imagine because thousands of foster children across the country have found their forever homes. Including more than 100 kids here in Mass.
It’s National Adoption Day and for a little boy we introduced you to on Wednesday’s Child, the dream is now real.
“Today my…
(Worcester, MA) – In Massachusetts, there are over 1,100 children currently awaiting an adoptive connection. To help children needing adoptive homes meet families that are ready to parent, Jordan’s Furniture, in partnership with the Massachusetts Resource Exchange (MARE), is hosting a summer mixer on Saturday, July 13th at Assumption College in Worcester, MA. The day…
(Reading, MA) – Have you ever thought about adopting a child or sibling group? There are over 1,100 children in Massachusetts who are waiting for adoption right now. To learn if you may be the parent a child is waiting for, consider attending “The Adoption Option,” Sunday, October 6th, from 8:30 – 11:00 am, at Jordan’s Furniture, 50 Walkers Brook…
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…
Over 700 children, families, social workers, and volunteers all gathered at the Jordan's Furniture in Reading for our Beanstalk Adoption Party! We strive to create a relaxed, fun environment that all the kids can enjoy, and where prospective families have a real opportunity to connect. Every year, there are dozens of matches made because of events like this and we couldn't be…
BOSTON (CBS) — Friday was one of the happiest days you can imagine for dozens of children here in Massachusetts. That’s because it was the 17th National Adoption Day celebration in Massachusetts. Many kids have found their forever families.
At courthouse ceremonies, everyone was smiling ear to ear. Six-year-old Darison was beaming as the couple who’ve…
WORCESTER, Mass. - It was a special day for 140 children who have been in state foster care in Massachusetts as they were formally adopted as a part of National Adoption Day.
The adoptions took place at six courthouses across the state, including one in Worcester, where the Curry family became a family of five.
Boston 25 News introduced you to the Curry family of…
HOLYOKE — Some 140 children who have been in state foster care were formally adopted in six courthouses across the state as part of National Adoption Day.
The annual event raises awareness of the thousands of Massachusetts children in need of adoptive families.
Ceremonies took place at Hampden County Juvenile Court in Holyoke, Edward W. Brooke Courthouse in…
In Massachusetts, there are more than 1,100 children currently awaiting an adoptive connection. To help children needing adoptive homes meet families that are ready to parent, Jordan’s Furniture, in partnership with the Massachusetts Resource Exchange (MARE), is holding a summer mixer on Saturday, July 13, at Assumption College, 500 Salisbury St., Worcester. The day opens…
11/3/2019
WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange hosted its 12th annual adoption party on Sunday, hoping to connect some children with potential families.
The event held at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Westfield featured magicians, arts and crafts, games and gymnastic demonstrations.
Potential…
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…
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…
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – A local organization is working hard to give every child a home. The Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange held an adoption party Sunday morning.
The event focused on finding homes for children with special needs.
Potential parents and children with physical and developmental needs met at the Holyoke…
BROCKTON — Six-year-old Laila Pacheco smiled as a judge and family members sang “Happy Birthday” to her.
It wasn’t the only cause for celebration. Friday, Nov. 22 also marked the Taunton girl’s adoption by her grandparents.
“It feels humbling and we feel very blessed,” said Michelle Pacheco about the adoption and her…
WESTFIELD, MA—There over 850 children across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts living in foster care, waiting for a loving and caring adoptive home. To help address the need for Western Massachusetts adoptive families, the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) is hosting its annual Western Massachusetts Adoption Party on Sunday November 4, from 1:30- 3:00 PM at the Westfield…
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…
BROCKTON, MASS. (WHDH) - The Reids have been counting down the moments until they officially became a family of four.
Jay and his wife Heather finalized their adoption of siblings 4-year-old Maria and 2-year-old Will Friday during National Adoption Day.
“We have wanted children since the very beginning and we had some struggles along the way, and by the…
SUDBURY – When they first saw the boy with the big, wide brown eyes and Batman pajamas, Lena and KC Currie felt an instant connection.
The couple were interested in adopting and were at an adoption event when they saw a photo of Joey, then 18 months old. At the time, he had been staying in a loving foster home.
“It put a face to what was an…
(WHDH) — In the time of social distancing, there is a bright spot of connection.
Janet and David Kelley welcomed 2-year-old “Little Bee,” as they call her, into their home through the foster system last fall. Now, she is officially their daughter.
“We fell in love with her right away,” Janet Labadie-Kelley said. “It was love at…
When couples decide to welcome a child into their family from the foster care system, it is done so with the understanding that a child will become part of a permanent and stable unit. For so many children in the foster care system, nearly 8,000 in Massachusetts alone, the ultimate hope is to be reunited with their biological parent or extended family.
However, for approximately…