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The children and teens of foster care deserve permanent families.
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EVERY CHILD

DESERVES A HOME

Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) is a private nonprofit that bridges the gap between a beleaguered foster care system and the right of every child to a permanent, stable family.

We exist to help find adoptive homes for the hundreds of children and teens in Massachusetts foster care in need of permanent families.

We believe in a future where every child has the permanent family they deserve. But to make that dream a reality, it's going to take a wide community of supporters, families, do-gooders, and change-makers. Will you join us?

8,160

Children and teens in Massachusetts foster care

3,177

Youth with a goal of adoption

1,160

Youth still waiting for an adoptive home
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Meet The Youth

We'd love to introduce you to some of the vivacious, audacious, engaging, unique, and amazing young people we serve. Get to know their stories and perspective. Listen to their voices. Then, take action to make a difference.

Stories

Read the stories of children, teens, and families impacted by foster care and adoption.

What Families Like You Are Saying

Capato-Sciuto Family - Judy West

It's a process, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

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The ability to adopt a sibling group is amazing because it truly is the ability to have an instant family with bonds that already exist and ones that will form and get stronger every day.

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The reality is, if you shy away from doing something because you are afraid of the risks, then you also miss out on the benefits. Admittedly, it hasn't been a piece of cake. At times it is hard for us, but part of being a family is working out difficulties together.

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Even if you're a single parent, don’t give up. There are so many children that need to be adopted, so just be the best person you can be, use your resources, and surround yourself with a community.

Whitneys

Be open to all possibilities and the right child will find you... You never know the capability of someone; all I did was give him a home.

Upcoming Events

Throughout the year, MARE hosts events statewide to connect and support social workers, waiting children and prospective adoptive families. To subscribe to our events newsletter, please create an account.

You Are Welcomed

We believe strongly in an open and inclusive process as you explore adoption. Any type of family or individual can consider adoption and we are here to help you every step of the way - no matter your race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or background. You are welcome here!

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It Takes All Of Us

There are many ways you can help kids in foster care, even if you can't adopt (or already have!).
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