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Partner Hosted Events

The following informational or training events are hosted by agencies that work in partnership with MARE, listed by region. Contact the host for additional information or registration.

FREE Foster / Adoptive Family Support Group

Sunday December 15, 1:30pm

Newton, MA

Following Meetings: January 26, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 8

*No religious affiliation*
*No DCF affiliation*

What is Second Nurture and how does it work?

Second Nurture is a non-profit organization that partners with communities to service foster/adoptive families. We hold monthly meetings for foster/adoptive parents, which we call cohorts, to build a supportive network outside of the traditional foster care team of social workers and professionals. At each cohort, we provide free childcare in another room at the same location and our Family Support Specialist will be there to guide the conversation and assist as needed.

Everyone likes to say, “It takes a village…” but foster/adoptive parents often feel like they have to go at it alone. Not with Second Nurture – we are here to provide a level of support that can only be achieved through shared, lived experiences.

For more information & to RSVP, contact Martha Hausman at martha@2Nurture.org or RSVP through 2N's website here.

Questions? Email debbie@2nurture.org

 

Adoption/Foster Care Information Sessions

Third Thursday of the Month, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Virtual 

Learn more about the foster care and adoption process through the Department of Children and Families from the comfort of your own home! These meetings will be held virtually through WebEx on the third Thursday of every month from 5:30-7:00 PM 

Please RSVP via email to Carolla Sanderson at carolla.sanderson@mass.gov and you will receive the call in details.

For questions, please contactcarolla.sanderson@mass.gov

Virtual DCF Information Event 

Second Wednesday of the Month, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

The Central Regional ADLU hosts a virtual Informational the second Wednesday of every month from 6:00 -7:00 pm. The Informational requires pre-registration. Once registered, an applicant will be sent the WebEx link to participate.

For registration please email Heather Whitcomb.

 

Virtual DCF Information Event 

Monthly

DCF Western Regional Office 140 High Street
Springfield, Massachusetts 01105

The ADLU will host monthly virtual info sessions beginning in August.  

For more information, please contact Fredia Torrence fredia.torrence@state.ma.us