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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.

BOSTON

Adoption/Foster Care Information Sessions

Virtual

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

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

CENTRAL

DCF Information Event 

Virtual

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.

NORTHERN

DCF Information Event

Virtual

Monthly event, beginning in August.

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

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

WESTERN

DCF Information Event

DCF Western Regional Office 140 High Street
Springfield, Massachusetts 01105

For information about upcoming meetings please call DCF at 1-800-543-7508

For questions, please contact deborah.jones@state.ma.us

BOSTON

FREE FOSTER / ADOPTIVE FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP

Sunday, September 17th, 3:00pm-4:30pm

 

Covenant Congregational Church
204 Center St, North Easton, MA 02356

 

Come meet other foster and adoptive families!

Visit 2Nuture.org to RSVP

Please be sure to note how many children you will bring. 

Questions? Email molly@2nurture.org

EASTERN

purpose expedition

October 28th, 2024

9:30am-5:00pm

Wenham, MA

 

Purpose is about personal fulfillment and benefiting the world. Empower your potential by joining us for a one-day adventure with a best-selling author, a high ropes challenge course, and workshops. 

Open to any youth who have experienced foster care ages 14+. Also open to caregivers. 

 

Learn more and register at https://compasspath.org/purpose