MAPP Trainings
Participation in the Massachusetts Approach to Partnership in Parenting (MAPP) curriculum is required of all prospective foster and adoptive families in Massachusetts. MAPP Training is offered both by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and contracted adoption agencies. MARE does not offer MAPP training. After a prospective family’s application has been submitted to an agency and preliminary screenings are met with approval, families will be invited to attend the ten week training.
The training curriculum prepares adults to adopt a child from foster care who has experienced neglect and abuse. The training covers such topics as communication, building self-esteem, child guidance, understanding behaviors, and working with agencies and courts. The training will also include discussions about the children who are waiting to be adopted and resources and support available to you as an adoptive family.
MAPP TRAINING ORGANIZATIONS
MAPP is offered through the five DCF regional offices (Dorchester, Lawrence, Brockton, Worcester, and Springfield) and through the contracted agencies listed below.
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DCF ADLUsDCF Statewide
1-800-543-7508
Northern ADLU
*Adoption Development Licensing Unit
Fredia Torrence: fredia.torrence@state.ma.us
Lori Hannaford: lori.hannaford@state.ma.us
Boston ADLU
Mary Ward: mary.ward@state.ma.us
Southern ADLU
Lynn Sheppard: lynn.r.sheppard@state.ma.us
Erica Allison: erica.allison@state.ma.us
Central ADLU
Carlos Cunningham: carlos.cunningham@mass.gov
Western ADLU
Dawn Sweetman: dawn.sweetman@state.ma.us
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Bright Futures Adoption Center/RFK - State-wide
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Bridges Homeward - Cambridge
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Child and Family Services – Fall River
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18 Degrees - West Springfield
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Children’s Friend - Worcester
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The Home for Little Wanderers - Dorchester
Current MAPP Trainings
Fall 2024 MAPP Training
Bridges Homeward - Cambridge
Virtual meetings, Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, September 25
Wednesday, October 2
Monday, October 7
Wednesday, October 9
Wednesday, October 16
Monday, October 21
Monday, October 28
Wednesday, October 30
Wednesday, November 6
Wednesday, November 13
Call Sarah Medrano-Palmer, Director of Family Services at 857-500-7312 to request an application, or email familyservices@bridgeshomeward.org
Fall 2024 MAPP Training
Child and Family Services - Fall River
Tuesdays from 6pm to 9pm starting September 24,2024 ending November 26,2024.
September 24
October 8
October 15
October 22
October 29
November 5
November 12
November 19
November 26
Contact Sonia Mancini at 857-500-7312 or email smancini@cfservices.org to learn more
Fall 2024 MAPP Training
Bright Futures Adoption Center
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6pm - 7pm
Thursday, September 19
Tuesday, September 24
Thursday, September 26
Tuesday, October 1
Tuesday, October 8
Tuesday, October 15
Tuesday, October 22
Tuesday, October 29
Tuesday, November 5
Thursday, November 7
Pre-screening is required. Please contact us if you are interested in joining our MAPP training. To pre-register, please call Jessica Gonzalez at 978-263-5400 or email Jgonzalez@rfkcommunity.org.
Winter 2024 MAPP Training
Bridges Homeward - Cambridge
Tuesdays from 6pm to 9pm
Session 1: January 7, 2025
Session 2: January 14. 2025
Session 3: January 28, 2025
Session 4: February 4, 2025
Session 5: February 11, 2025
Session 6: February 25, 2025
Session 7: March 4, 2025
Session 8: March 11, 2025
Session 9: March 18, 2025
Session 10: March 25, 2025
Call Sarah Medrano-Palmer, Director of Family Services at 857-500-7312 to request an application, or email familyservices@bridgeshomeward.org
Winter 2025 MAPP Training
Bright Futures Adoption Center
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6pm - 7pm
Tuesday, January 21st
Thursday, January 23rd
Tuesday, January 28st
Tuesday, February 4th
Tuesday, February 11th
Tuesday, February 18th
Tuesday, February 25th
Tuesday, March 4th
Thursday, March 6th
Tuesday, March 11th
Pre-screening is required. Please contact us if you are interested in joining our MAPP training. To pre-register, please call Jessica Gonzalez at 978-263-5400 or email Jgonzalez@rfkcommunity.org.