Massachusetts Resources

Getting Started

• Adoption FAQs
  Frequently asked questions and answers about adoption, courtesy of the Department of Children and Families.
• Adoption Guide
  Includes information on adoption process, placement process, support post-adoption/placement, state resources, and more.
• Adoption Guide (Español)
  Guia para padres temporales y preadoptivos.
• Child Adoption Laws
  Adoption laws for state of Massachusetts.
• LGBT Adoption Laws
  LGBT adoption laws in Massachusetts.
• Pre-Service Training Information
  MARE provides a schedule of MAPP pre-service training classes.
• Public and Private Agency Search
  Public and private foster care adoption agencies in Massachusetts.
• Steps in Adoption Process
  MARE outlines the steps to beginning the adoption process in Massachusetts.
• Adoption Information
  Adoption Information by state
• Understanding Massachusetts Adoption Laws and Policies
  An overview of adoption laws

Searching for Children

• Adoption Parties & Match Events
  Information on upcoming MARE adoption parties and match events. During these events, families can meet waiting children in Massachusetts and their social workers.
• Wednesday’s Child
  Videos featuring some of MARE’s waiting children.
• WWK Recruiters
  Scroll down and click on Massachusetts to view contact information for Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiters families may contact regarding waiting Massachusetts children.
• Heart Gallery Of America
  Photo lists of waiting children

Pre-Placement

• ICPC Information
  Provides general information about ICPC process in Massachusetts, including contact information for state ICPC offices.

Post-Adoption Support & Resources

• Adoption Assistance
  Select Massachusetts to view more information on adoption assistance in the state of Massachusetts, courtesy of Child Welfare Information Gateway.
• Adoptive Families Together
  AFT is a support network for adoptive families, offering educational resources, support groups, online discussions, training, and more.
• Child Family Counseling
  MSPCC offers child behavioral health services, trauma counseling, and support for military families.
• Conferences & Workshops
  Information on conferences and workshops sponsored by MARE and/or other organizations.
• Family Support Programs
  Support programs and educational opportunities hosted by MARE and/or other organizations.
• Massachusetts Adoption Subsidy Progam
  Health and Human Services provides general information on Adotpion Subsidy Program and Tuition Waiver Program.
• Pathways to Permanency
  P2P offers services such as specialized support, caregiver consultation, and trainings.
• State Subsidy Information
  NACAC provides general information on adoption subsidies in Massachusetts.
• Attachment and Trauma Specialists
  A list of local therapists that specialize in working with attachment and trauma related issues
• Behavioral Health treatment centers
  A list of local treatment centers for behavioral care
• Adoption Therapists
  A list of local therapists that specialize in adoption
• Child Care Resources
  A compiled a list of child-care resources
• Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Centers
  A list of local treatment centers specializing in child abuse treatment
• Counseling Resources
  A compiled list of counseling resources
• Kid Counseling
  A list of local therapists specializing in treating children
• Kinship Care
  Kinship programs and information
• Medical Resources
  Health and medical resources
• NPEN National Parenting Education Network
  A list of programs by state
• NOFAS FASD Support
  State resources and support group information
• Trauma Counseling
  A list of local therapists specializing in trauma related issues.
• Online Support Groups
  A list of online support group resources
• Post-Adoption Questions and Answers
  Frequently asked questions and answers regarding adoption
• Special Health Care Needs
  Resources for parents of children with special health care needs.

Events and Activities

• Cultural Events
  Events Calendar
• Summer Activities
  A listing of local activities

Home Study Service Providers

• Abby’s One True Gift
  Home study service provider
• American Adoptions
  Home study service provider
• Nightlight Christian Adoptions
  Home study service provider