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Boston Region

TBD

Southeastern Region

Brockton

Date/Time: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, 6 - 7 p.m.

Location: Brockton DCF, 110 Mulberry St., Brockton, MA 02301

Note: If you plan to attend, please leave a message for Lynn Sheppard at 508-894-3745, this will confirm your attendance.  These sessions are primarily for those individuals interested in doing foster care and reside in Brockton, Avon, Easton, Holbrook, East Bridgewater, West Bridgewater, Bridgewater, or Stoughton.

Taunton

Date/Time: Every 4th Wednesday of the month, 5 - 7 p.m.

Location: Taunton DCF, Mill River Place, 1 Washington Street, Suite 21, Taunton, MA, 02780

Note: There is no need to confirm attendance.  These sessions are primarily for those individuals interested in doing foster care and reside in Attleboro, N. Attleboro, Norton, Mansfield, Taunton, Raynham, Seekonk, Dighton, Berkley, Rehoboth.  Please contact Andrea Scarbrough at 508-821-7043 with any questions.

Northern Region

Framingham

Date/Time: All meetings are from 6:00-7:00.

  • Thursday April 25, 2013
  • Thursday May 9, 2013
  • Thursday June 20, 2013

Location: Framingham DCF, 63 Fountain Street, 5th Floor (Kenwood Building), Framingham, MA

Note: For additional information or questions, contact Nancy MacDonald at 508-424-0210.

In case of inclement weather, please call the above number to confirm that the meeting will be held.

Reading

Date/Time:

  • April 9, 2013 from 6 to 7PM
  • May 7 2013 from 6 to 7PM
  • June 4 2013 from 6 to 7PM
  • July 16, 2013 from 6 to 7PM
  • August 20, 2013 from 6 to 7PM
  • September 19, 2013 6 to 7PM
  • October 15, 2013 6 to 7PM
  • November 13, 2013 6 to 7pm
  • December 2, 2013 5:30 to 6:30

Location: Jordan’s Furniture, 50 Walkers Brook Drive, Reading, MA 01867, IMAX Conference Room

Note: Please leave a message for Stephanie Frankel at 978-557-2734 if you plan to attend. In the event that a meeting is cancelled, it will be posted on the Department of Children and Families website under Massgov.org. Please check the website the day prior to the meeting for the most updated information.

Western Region

Springfield

Date/Time:

  • Tuesday, April 2, 2013; 4:30pm-6:00pm
  • Tuesday May 7, 2013; 4:30pm-6:00pm
  • Tuesday June 4, 2013; 4:30pm-6:00pm

Location: Western Regional Adoption Development and Licensing Unit, 140 High Street, 5th floor, Springfield, MA 01105

Note: Please contact Dawn Sweetman - (413) 452-3350. Registration is not required. Fee: None

Worcester

Date/Time: All Meetings are from 6:00pm-7:30pm

  • Monday, April 8, 2013
  • Tuesday, May 14, 2012
  • Wednesday, June 19, 2013
  • Thursday, July 11, 2013
  • Monday, August 12, 2013
  • Tuesday, September 10, 2013
  • Wednesday, October 16, 2013
  • Thursday, November 14, 2013
  • Monday, December 19, 2013

Location: Department of Children and Families, 121 Providence Street 3rd Floor, Worcester, MA. 01604

Note: Please contact: Patricia Savelli at 508-929-2143. Registration is not required. Fee: None

This information is provided by the Department of Children and Families.