MAPP TRAININGS

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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Child and Family Services of Merrimack Valley MAPP Training
Child and Family Services of Merrimack Valley
September 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18
Thursdays and Fridays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 9-4 p.m.
Child and Family Services of Merrimack Valley, 439 South Union Street Lawrence, MA 01843
Jennifer Knapp-Hernandez  ph 978 687 5852 x240, jkhernandez@cfservices.org

This training is for families who are interested in adoption from foster care.
   
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Communities for People, Inc. MAPP Training
Communities for People, Inc.
September 21st- November 9th
Tuesdays 6-9pm
Communities for People, Inc. 22 McGrath Highway, Suite 202, Somerville, MA 02143
Kelly Pratt, ph 617-628-0451x522, kpratt@communities-for-people.org

This training is for families who are interested in adoption from foster care.
   
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Robert F. Kennedy Children's Action Corps MAPP Training
RFK Children's Action Corps
September 23, 30; October 2, 9, 21, and 28
Thursdays: 6 - 9 p.m.; Saturdays: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
RFK Children's Action Corps, 11 Beacon St., Boston, MA 02108
Karen Cheyney at the Bright Futures Adoption Center, 978-263-5400

This training is for families who are interested in adoption from foster care.
   
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Cambridge Family & Children's Service MAPP Training
Cambridge Family & Children's Service
Four Saturdays, Sept. 25, Oct. 2, Oct. 16, and Oct. 23
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cambridge Family & Children's Service, 60 Gore Street, Cambridge, MA 02141
Yael Lenkinski, (617) 876-4210 Ext. 160, ylenkinski@helpfamilies.org

This training is for families who are interested in adoption from foster care.
   
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Children's Friend MAPP Training
Children's Friend
Eight Thursdays, September 30
6 - 9 p.m.
Children's Friend, 21 Cedar Street, Worcester, MA 01604
Sue Uryasz,  508-753-5425 ext. 475, suryasz@childrensfriend.org

This training is for families who are interested in adoption from foster care.
   
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Lutheran Community Services of Southern New England MAPP Training
Lutheran Community Services of Southern New England
Four Saturdays in 2010 - September 18, 25; October 2, 9
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Lutheran Community Services of Southern New England, 20 Hamilton Street, 2nd Floor, Worcester, MA
Catherine Stack,
508-791-4488, cstack@LCSSNE.org
This training is for families who are interested in adoption from foster care.
   
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The Home for Little Wanderers MAPP Training
The Home for Little Wanderers
Four Saturdays in 2010 - October 30; November 6, 13, and 20
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Home for Little Wanderers, 780 American Legion Highway, Roslindale, MA 02131
Susan Wilson, 617-264-5346

This training is for families who are interested in adoption from foster care. Attendance at one of our information meetings (Wednesday, 9/15/10 from 6-7:30 p.m. or Saturday, 9/25/10 from 10-11:30 a.m.) is required, though all are welcomed.
   
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Worcester DCF North and South Central Regional Office MAPP Training
Department of Children and Families - Worcester North & South Central Regional Office
Rolling MAPP - Thursday evenings
Please call DCF office at 1-800-KIDS-508.
This training is for families who are interested in adoption from foster care.

   
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MAPP Trainings in the State of Massachusetts 
Department of Children and Families
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 MAPP training link) for a schedule of MAPP trainings or call 1-800-KIDS-508 (543-7508).
MAPP Training is offered to adults seeking to adopt from foster care. 
   
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