Adoptions & Residential Care
Get information on EEC licensed adoption, foster care and residential care programs.
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Adoption agencies are licensed placement agencies place children for adoption and offer adoption related services. Adoption in Massachusetts is only allowed through a licensed placement agency. Under an agreement with the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, EEC licenses adoption agencies.
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Foster care agencies are licensed placement agencies responsible for recruitment and approval of foster parents/homes to care for children in need of alternative placement. Under an agreement with the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, EEC licenses foster care placement in Massachusetts.
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Read all of the state regulations and polices related to licensed adoption agencies and residential placement facilities in Massachusetts.
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Residential care is a broad term which encompasses a variety of services in a regular, 24 hour a day residential facility including group homes, secure detention and treatment facilities, temporary shelters and more.
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Standards and policies for the licensure or approval of residential programs serving children and teen parents.
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Find the forms providers need to help maintain their EEC licensed residential care & placement program.
