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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, 4-5pm

Covenant Congregational Church, 204 Center St. North Easton

Enter on the lower level

*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.

Visit 2Nurture.org to RSVP

Questions? Email debbie@2nurture.org

FREE Foster / Adoptive Family Support Group

Sunday December 15, 1:30pm

Temple Emanuel 7 Haggetts Pond Rd, Andover, MA

*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.

RSVP at 2Nurture.org

If you are new, please RSVP to debbie@2nurture.org

FREE Foster / Adoptive Family Support Group

Sunday December 15, 1:30pm

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

Newton, MA

*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

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

 

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.

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

DCF Information Event 

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