ADOPTION INFORMATION EVENTS

The events listed below are either sponsored by MARE or by other organizations. MARE is not responsible for changes made to the event listings for other organizations. For each event, please note the sponsoring organization and appropriate contact to direct questions and comments. For any MARE event, please call 617-54-ADOPT (617-542-3678) or 1-800-882-1176 for more information.

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Worcester Adoption Informational Meetings 
Mass. Department of Children and Families (DCF)- Worcester
Wednesday, August 25; Thursday, September 23; Tuesday, October 26; Thursday, November 18; and Tuesday, December 13
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
DCF Worcester, 25 Winthrop Street, Worcester, MA 01604
Barbara Ford, 508-929-2143, no registration required
Learn how you can change the future of a child in need by becoming a foster or adoptive parent with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families.
   
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The Home For Little Wanderers Information Meeting 
The Home For Little Wanderers
Wednesday, September 15 6 - 7:30 p.m. or Saturday, September 25
10 - 11:30 a.m.
The Home for Little Wanderers, 780 American Legion Highway, Roslindale, MA 02131
Susan Wilson, 617-264-5346
Learn how you can change the future of a child in need by becoming a foster or adoptive parent with The home for Little Wanderers.
   
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Western Massachusetts Pre-Party Adoption Info Meeting
MARE
Sunday, October 13
6 - 8 p.m.
Providence Behavioral Health Hospital, 1233 Main Street, Holyoke, MA 01040
Barbara Ford, 508-929-2143, no registration required
An information meeting for families interested in learning more about adoption from foster care. Learn how to make good use of your time at adoption parties. Waiting children will not be in attendance. Registration will begin soon.

   

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Lowell Adoption Informational Meetings
Mass. Department of Children and Families (DCF) - Lowell
English sessions: 1st Wednesday of each month
, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Spanish sessions: Last Thursday of each month, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
DCF Lowell, 33 East Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01852
To RSVP, contact Mike Wilson, 978-275-6800
Learn how you can change the future of a child in need by becoming a foster or adoptive parent with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families. NOTE: THIS IS A JOINT INFO MEETING AND SESSION ONE OF MAPP CLASS.
   
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Brockton Adoption Informational Meetings 
Mass. Department of Children and Families (DCF)- Brockton
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
DCF Brockton, 110 Mulberry Street, Brockton, MA 02301
Kelly Lownds, 508-894-3781, no registration required
Learn how you can change the future of a child in need by becoming a foster or adoptive parent with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families. 

   
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Boston Adoption Informational Meetings 
Mass. Department of Children and Families (DCF)- Boston
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
4:00-6:30 p.m.
DCF Boston, 451 Blue Hill Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02121
Benedicta Gomes, 617-989-9211, no registration required
Learn how you can change the future of a child in need by becoming a foster or adoptive parent with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families. 

   
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Plymouth Adoption Informational Meetings 
Mass. Department of Children and Families (DCF)- Plymouth
Every 4th Tuesday of the month
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
DCF Plymouth, 61 Industrial Park Road, Plymouth, MA 02360
Michael Johnson, 508-732-6306, no registration required
Learn how you can change the future of a child in need by becoming a foster or adoptive parent with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families. 

   
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Adoption & Foster Care Informational Meetings in the State of Massachusetts 
Mass. Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Ongoing
Please visit the Department of Children and Families website at www.mass.gov/dss (Click on Adoption, then Foster Care and Adoption Information Meetings to find the information meetings link) for a schedule of Informational Meetings or call 1-800-KIDS-508 (543-7508).
Learn how you can change the future of a child in need by becoming a foster or adoptive parent with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families. 

   
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