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Boston Region Informational Meetings
You are welcome to attend an information session any time between the hours listed below. Thank you.
BOSTON
Adoption/Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time: 5:30 pm-7:00 pm
- Thursday February 20, 2020 - 5:30-7:00 PM
- Thursday March 19, 2020 – 5:30-7:00 PM
Location:
Boston Regional Office, 451 Blue Hill Ave, 2nd Floor, Dorchester, MA
* Please ensure that GPS navigates to the Dorchester section of Blue Hill Ave.
Contact:
Please RSVP for the date that is convenient for your family at 617-989-9209, and this message will serve as your confirmation. Thanks!
Foster Care Information Sessions:
Boston City Hall
Date/Time: Every last Wednesday of the month 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- February 26th
- March 25th
- April 29th
- May 27th
- June 24th
- July 29th
- August 26th
- September 30th
- October 28th
- November 25th
- December 30th
Location: 1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201
*Table is located on the 2nd floor near the Birth and Marriage Certificates
No Table in November or December -- Resumes in January
Brighton Library
Date/time: Every 1st Friday of the Month 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- March 6th
- April 3rd
- May 1st
- June 5th
- July 3rd
- August 7th
- September 4th
- October 2nd
- November 6th
- December 4th
Location: 40 Academy Hill Road, Brighton
Codman Square Community Wellness Center Every 4th Monday of the month
Date/Time: Every 4th Monday of the month 10:00 am to 12:00 noon
- February 24th
- March 23rd
- April 27th
- May 25th
- June 22nd
- July 27th
- August 24h
- September 28th
- October 26th
- November 23rd
- December 28th
Location: 350 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA
Neponset Health Center
Date/time: Every 2nd Thursday of the Month 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event for February 2020 has been cancelled.
Location: 398 Neponset Ave, Dorchester, MA
Roche Community Center
Date/Time: Every 4th Tuesday of the month 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- February 25th
- March 24th
- April 28th
- May 26th
- June 23rd
- July 28th
- August 25th
- September 22nd
- October 27th
- November 24th
- December 22nd
Location: 1716 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA
No Table in December -- Resumes in January
Reggie Lewis Center
Date/Time: Every 4th Thursday of the month 5:30 pm -7:30 p.m.
- February 27th
- March 26th
- April 23rd
- May 28th
- June 25th
- July 23rd
- August 27th
- September 24th
- October 22nd
- November - SKIP (Thanksgiving)
- December - SKIP (Christmas Eve)
Location:
The Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center, 1350 Tremont St, Roxbury Crossing, MA
No Table December -- Resumes in January
South Boston Library
Date/time: Every 2nd Friday of the Month 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- March 13th
- April 10th
- May 8th
- June 12th
- July 10th
- August 14th
- September 11th
- October 9th
- November 13th
- December 11th
Location: 646 E Broadway, South Boston, MA
Foster Care Table
Boston Children's Hospital (Every 3rd Friday of the month)
Date/Time: 11:30 AM- 1:30 PM
- February 21st
- March 20th
- April 17th
- May 15th
- June 19th
- July 17th
- August 21st
- September 18th
- October 16th
- November 20th
- December 18th
Location: Lobby at 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA
Foster Care Tables
Date/Time: Saturday, Feb 22nd 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Mildred Ave Community Center 5 Mildred Ave, Mattapan, MA 02126
Foster Care Table
Date/Time: Saturday, April 11, 2020 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Dudley Cafe, 15 Warren St. Dudley Sq. Roxbury, MA
REVERE
Date/Time: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month 3:00 PM. – 4:00 PM
- March 11th
- April 8th
- May 13th
- June 10th
- July 8th
- August 12th
- September 9th
- October 14th
- November - SKIP (HOLIDAY)
- December 9th
Location: Revere City Hall, 281 Broadway, Revere, MA
WINTHROP
Date/Time: Every 1st Wednesday of the month, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- March 4th
- April 1st
- May 6th
- June 3rd
- July 1st
- August 5th
- September 2nd
- October 7th
- November 4th
- December 2nd
Location: Winthrop Public Library, 2 Metcalf Sq. Winthrop, MA
Northern Region Informational Meetings
You are welcome to attend an information session any time between the hours listed below. Thank you.
ADLU
Adoption Information Session
Date/Time: First Monday of the month 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- 3/02/20
- 4/06/20
- 5/04/20
- 6/01/20
- 7/13/20
Location: Jordan’s Furniture: 50 Walkers Brook Drive, Reading MA 01867;IMAX Conference Room
Contact: If you are planning to attend, please contact: Fredia Torrence (978 -557-2734)
Fredia.Torrence@State.MA.US
Walk-ins welcome
CHELMSFORD
Foster Care & Adoption Information Session
Date/Time: Second Wednesday of the month from 10:00 am – 11:00 am
- 3/11/20
- 4/8/20
- 5/13/20
- 6/10/20
Location: The Department of Children and Family Area Office, 2 Omni Way, Chelmsford, MA
Contact: Brenda Fitzgerald at 978-557-2721 or Brenda.Fitzgerald@state.ma.us
Foster Care & Adoption Information Session
Date/Time: 02/24/20 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- 3/11/20
- 4/8/20
- 5/13/20
- 6/10/20
Location: Chelmsford Public Library 25 Boston Road Chelmsford, MA Room A
Contact: Brenda Fitzgerald at 978-557-2721 or Brenda.Fitzgerald@state.ma.us
BRADFORD/HAVERHILL
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time: First Wednesday of the Month thru June 2020 6:00-8:00 pm
- 3/4/2020
- 4/1/2020
- 5/6/2020
- 6/3/2020
Location: Haverhill DCF, 3 Ferry Street, Bradford, MA 01835
*Entrance to DCF is located in the rear of Boston Sports Club left side of building when facing Boston Sports Club.
Contact: Danielle Maloney 978-557-2730 or danielle.maloney@massmail.state.ma.us
DANVERS
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time: 6:00 pm -7:30 pm
- March 11, 2020
Location: Staples, 250 Independence Way, Danvers, MA 01923
Contact:
Lori Roscoe ( 978 -557-2722) or Lori.Roscoe@State.MA.US
Registration: Registration is not require
ESSEX
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time: March 26, 2020 6:30 to 8:00 PM
Location: Essex Library 30 Martin Street, Essex MA 01929
Contact:
Lori Roscoe ( 978 -557-2722) or Lori.Roscoe@State.MA.US
Registration: Registration is not require
FRAMINGHAM
Foster Care/Adoption Information Session
Date/Time: First Thursdays, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- 3/5/20
- 4/2/20
- 5/7/20
- 6/4/20
Location: DCF Area Office. 300 Howard Street, Framingham MA 01702
Contact: For more information please contact: Elise Levine at (978) 557-2740 or Elise.Levine@State.MA.US
Walk-ins welcome.
HAVERHILL/BRADFORD
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time: First Wednesday of the Month thru June 2020 6:00-8:00 pm
- 3/4/2020
- 4/1/2020
- 5/6/2020
- 6/3/2020
Location: Haverhill DCF, 3 Ferry Street, Bradford, MA 01835
*Entrance to DCF is located in the rear of Boston Sports Club left side of building when facing Boston Sports Club.
Contact: Danielle Maloney 978-557-2730 or danielle.maloney@massmail.state.ma.us
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time:
- Saturday February 29 10 am-noon
- Thursday March 5 5- 7 pm
- Tuesday March 24 9 am-noon
- Saturday March 28 10 am-noon
Location: Haverhill YMCA, 81 Winter St. Haverhill, MA 01830
Contact: Danielle Maloney 978-557-2730 or danielle.maloney@massmail.state.ma.us
LAWRENCE
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time:
First Monday of every Month 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Lawrence Area Office, 280 East Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor Lawrence MA 01843
Contact: Sharon Deacon (978) 557-2568
Registration: Registration is not required
NATICK
Foster Care & Adoption Information Session
Date/Time: First Wednesdays from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
- March 11, 2020
Location: Jordan’s Furniture, Warehouse Conference Room, 1 Underprice Way, Natick, MA 01760
Contact: For more information please contact: Elise Levine at (978) 557-2740 or Elise.Levine@State.MA.US
Walk-ins welcome.
PEABODY
Foster Care Table
Boston Children's Hospital, Peabody Site
Date/Time: Every 3rd Friday of the month 11:30 AM- 1:30 PM
Location: Lobby at 10 Centennial Drive, Peabody, MA
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time:
- February 29th, 2020 10-11:30 AM
- March 19th, 2020 6:00-7:30 PM
Location:
Peabody Institute Library, 603 Lowell Street, Peabody MA 01960
Contact: If you are planning to attend, please contact: Lori Roscoe ( 978 -557-2722) or Lori.Roscoe@State.MA.US
Walk-ins welcome
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READING
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time: First Monday of the month 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Jordan’s Furniture: 50 Walkers Brook Drive, Reading MA 01867; IMAX Conference Room
Contact: If you are planning to attend, please contact: Lori Roscoe ( 978 -557-2722) or Lori.Roscoe@State.MA.US
Walk-ins welcome
WILMINGTON
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time: 6-7:30 pm
- Thursday, March 19th, 2020
- Thursday, June 18th, 2020
- Thursday, September 17th, 2020
Location:
Panera Bread, Meeting Room, 228 Main St, Wilmington, MA, 01887
Contact:: Katie Knight, 978-557-2742 or Katherine.Knight@massmail.state.ma.us
WOBURN
Foster Care & Adoption Information Session
Date/Time: First Wednesday of the Month:7-8:30 PM
- March 4th, 2020
Location:
Woburn Public Library, 45 Pleasant St, Woburn, MA 01801
Contact: Katie Knight, 978-557-2742 or Katherine.Knight@state.ma.us
Southern Region Informational Meetings
You are welcome to attend an information session any time between the hours listed below. Thank you.
ACUSHNET
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time: 1 pm -3 pm
-
3/31/20
-
4/21/20
Location:
Acushnet Public Library, 232 Middle Road, Acushnet, MA 02743
Contact: Sonja Deceus Dubuisson (Family Resource Recruiter) 508-894-3957 or sonja.deceusdubuisson@massmail.state.ma.us
ARLINGTON:
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time: Third Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location:
Arlington DCF Area Office, 30 Mystic Street, Arlington, MA
*Please ring the bell at the front entrance
Contact: Elizabeth D'Sarno at 781-641-8512 or Elizabeth.DSarno@MassMail.State.MA.US
BOURNE:
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time: Wednesday 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- 3/11/2020
- 4/08/2020
Location:
Jonathan Bourne Public Library, 19 Sandwich Rd, Bourne, MA 02532
Contact: Courtney Davis, Family Resource Recruiter - 508-894-3779
BROCKTON
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time:Wednesdays 5 PM - 7 PM
- 3/4/2020
- 3/18/2020
- 4/1/2020
- 4/15/2020
- 4/29/2020
- 5/6/2020
- 5/20/2020
- 6/3/2020
- 6/17/2020
Location: Brockton Public Library, 304 Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301
Contact: Pascale Chrispin 508-894- 3793 or Pascale.Chrispin.State.MA.US
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time: Tuesday Feburary 25, 2020 5pm-8pm
Location:
Caribbean American You Count Brockton 2020, 304 Main St Brockton, Massachusetts 02301
Contact: Pascale Chrispin 508-894- 3793 or Pascale.Chrispin.State.MA.US
CANTON:
Adoption Information Session
Date/Time: Mondays 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
- March 16, 2020
- April 20, 2020
- May 18, 2020
- June 15, 2020
Location: Canton Police Department Conference Room, 1492 Washington St, Canton, MA
Contact: Please RSVP for the date that is convenient for your family at 508-894-3830, and this message will serve as your confirmation.
CENTERVILLE:
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- February 21, 2020
- March 20, 2020
- April 17, 2020
Location:
Centerville Library 585 Main St, Centerville, MA 02632
Contact: Courtney Davis, Family Resource Recruiter - 508-894-3779
DARTMOUTH:
Foster Care Table
Location:
Boston Children's Hospital, Dartmouth Site Lobby, 500 Faunce Corner Rd, Dartmouth, MA 02747
Date/Time: Every 3rd Friday of the month 10:00 AM- 12:00 NOON
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time: 11 AM -1 PM
-
February 20, 2020
-
March 26, 2020
-
April 23, 2020
Location: Southworth Library in the Southworth Meeting Room, 732 Dartmouth Street, Dartmouth, Ma 02748
Contact: Sonja Deceus Dubuisson (Family Resource Recruiter) 508-894-3957 or sonja.deceusdubuisson@massmail.state.ma.us
Foster Care Table
Location:
Dartmouth Mall (Center Court near JC Penny), 200 N Dartmouth Mall, Dartmouth, MA
Date/Time: 11 AM - 2 PM
-
February 22, 2020
-
March 14, 2020
Contact: Sonja Deceus Dubuisson (Family Resource Recruiter) 508-894-3957 or sonja.deceusdubuisson@massmail.state.ma.us
FALMOUTH:
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
-
March 12 2020
Location: Falmouth Public Library - 300 Main St, Falmouth, MA 02540
Contact: Courtney Davis, Family Resource Recruiter - 508-894-3779
FOXBORO
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time: February 20, 2020 3 pm – 6 pm
Location: Boyden Library, 10 Bird St, Foxborough, MA 02035
Contact: Felicia Teixeira 508-894-3836
KINGSTON
Foster Care Information Table
Dates/Times: Saturday 3/7/2020 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Kingston Elementary School- 150 Main St, Kingston, MA 02364
Contact: Danielle Enos, (508) 894-3845 or Danielle.Enos@MassMail.State.MA.US
MARSHFIELD
Foster Care Information Table
Dates/Times: Saturday 10 AM - 2 PM
- March 21
- April 18
- May 16
Location: Marshfield Farmers Market, 140 Main Street, Under the Grandstands at the Marshfield Fairgrounds
Marshfield, MA
Contact: Danielle Enos, (508) 894-3845 or Danielle.Enos@MassMail.State.MA.US
NEW BEDFORD
Foster Care Table
Location:
Kilburn Mill Hospitality Career Fair, 127 West Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA
Date/Time: 10 AM - 6 PM
-
March 19, 2020
Contact: Sonja Deceus Dubuisson (Family Resource Recruiter) 508-894-3957 or sonja.deceusdubuisson@massmail.state.ma.us
NORWOOD
Foster Care Information Table
Date/Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- February 21, 2020
Location: Jam Time, 111 Lenox St, Norwood, MA 02062
Contact: Felicia Teixeira 508-894-3836
PLAINVILLE
Foster Care Information Table
Date/Time: 5:30 PM -7 PM
- March 3, 2020
- March 11, 2020 (6 PM - 7 PM)
- April 7, 2020
- May 5, 2020
- June 2, 2020
Location: Nick Cerios Kenpo Karate, 2 Man Mar Drive, Plainville, MA 02762
PLYMOUTH
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time:
1st Wednesday of every month from 9:30-11:00 A.M.
- 3/4/20
- 4/1/20
- 5/6/20
- 6/3/20
- 7/1/20
- 8/5/20
- 9/2/20
- 10/7/20
- 11/4/20
- 12/2/20
Location: Jolly Bean Café- 88 Camelot Dr, Plymouth, MA 02360
Contact: Danielle Enos, (508) 894-3845 or Danielle.Enos@MassMail.State.MA.US
QUINCY:
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time: Third Thursdays of Every Month 5:30 PM. to 7:00 PM
- 2/20/20
- 3/19/20
- 4/16/20
- 5/21/20
- 6/11/20
Location: Quincy Family Resource Center, 1120 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02169
South Entrance (off Johnson Avenue)
Registration/Fee: Not Required/None Walk-Ins Welcome
Contact: Jahnea Johnson 508-894-3906 or Jahnea.Johnson@state.ma.us
RANDOLPH:
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time: Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 5 PM – 8 PM
Location: Caribbean American You Count Randolph 2020, 6 S Main St, Randolph, MA 02368
Contact: Jahnea Johnson 508-894-3906 or Jahnea.Johnson@state.ma.us
SOMERSET
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time: Saturday 11 AM - 1 PM
- 3/14/2020
- 4/18/2020
Location: Somerset Public Library, 1464 County St, Somerset, MA 02726
Contact: Lacey Francis at 508-894-3844 or lacey.francis@state.ma.us
STOUGHTON
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time:Wednesdays from 10 AM -11:30 AM
- 3/4/2020
- 3/18/2020
Location: Stoughton Public Library, 84 Park Street, Stoughton, MA 02072
Contact: Pascale Chrispin 508-894- 3793 or Pascale.Chrispin.State.MA.US
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time: 9:00 AM - Noon
- 3/14/2020
- 4/11/2020
- 5/9/2020
- 6/13/2020
- 7/11/2020
- 8/8/2020
- 9/12/2020
- 10/10/2020
- 11/14/2020
- 12/12/2020
Location:
Stoughton YMCA, 45 Central Street, Stoughton, MA 02072 The Healthy Living Conference Room
Contact: Pascale Chrispin 508-894- 3793 or Pascale.Chrispin.State.MA.US
TAUNTON:
Adoption Information Session
Date/Time: Thursdays 6:30 PM -- 8:00 PM·
- February 27, 2020
- March 19, 2020
- April 16, 2020
- May 21, 2020
- June 18, 2020
- July 16, 2020
- August 6, 2020
- September 17, 2020
- October 15, 2020
- November 19, 2020
- December 17, 2020
Location:
Morton Hospital, 88 Washington Street, Taunton, MA in the Margaret Stone Conference Room, on the first floor.
Contact: Please RSVP for the date that is convenient for your family at 508-894-3830, and this message will serve as your confirmation.
WALTHAM:
Foster Care Table
Location:
Boston Children's Hospital, Waltham Site (Every 3rd Friday of the month)
Date/Time: 10:00 AM- 12:00 NOON
Location: Lobby at 9 Hope Ave, Waltham, MA
WAREHAM
Foster Care Information Table
Date/Time: Saturday 2/29/2020 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Gleason Family YMCA- 33 Charge Pond Rd, Wareham, MA 02571
Contact: Danielle Enos, (508) 894-3845 or Danielle.Enos@MassMail.State.MA.US
WEST BRIDGEWATER:
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time: Thursdays 10 AM - 11:30 AM
- 2/27/2020
- 3/12/2020
- 3/26/2020
Location:
West Bridgewater Public Library, 80 Howard Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Contact: Pascale Chrispin 508-894- 3793 or Pascale.Chrispin.State.MA.US
Central Region Informational Meetings
You are welcome to attend an information session any time between the hours listed below. Thank you.
ADLU
Adoption Information Session
Date/Time:
Second Wednesday of every month -- 6:00PM - 9:00 PM
Location:
Central Regional Office, 13 Sudbury Street, Worcester, MA 01606
Contact:
Please contact Valerie Fluitt at 508-929-2143 if you are interested in learning more about fostering to adopt.
Registration/Fee: Not required/none
BARRE
Foster Care Information Session (English & Spanish)
Date/Time:
1st Wednesday of Every Month, 2 PM - 4 PM
Location:
Woods Memorial Library Central Library, 19 Pleasant St, Barre, MA 01005
RSVP:
Jenny Parker 508-713-4813 or Jenny.Parker@state.ma.us
BERLIN
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time:
Second Thursday of Every Month, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location:
Nineteen Carter Community Center, 19 Carter St, Berlin, MA 01503
Contact:
Katherine Keefe 508-929-2122 or Katherine.A.Keefe@MassMail.State.MA.US
HARDWICK
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time:
First Wednesday of Every Month, 10:00 AM to 12:00 pm
Location:
Paige Memorial Library , 87 Petersham Rd, Hardwick, MA 01037
RSVP:
Jenny Parker 508-713-4813 or Jenny.Parker@state.ma.us
LANCASTER
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time:
First Thursday of Every Month, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location:
Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA 01523CONTACT:
Katherine Keefe – 508-929-2122 or Katherine.A.Keefe@MassMail.State.MA.US
LEICESTER
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time:
Last Thursday of Every Month, 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Location:
Leicester Public Library, 1136 Main Street, Leicester, MA 01524
RSVP:
Jenny Parker 508-713-4813 or Jenny.Parker@state.ma.us
LEOMINSTER
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time:
Every 3rd Friday of the month – 12:00 noon -1:00 pm
Location:
North Central Area Office, 690 Mechanic Street, Leominster, MA
Contact:
Mark Huggins 508-713-4847 mark.Huggins@state.ma.us
MEDWAY
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time:
Third Wednesday of Every Month 10 AM - 11:30 AM
- March 25, 2020
Location:
Medway Public Library, Historical Room , 26 High St, Medway, MA
Contact:
Kate Cormier, 508-929-2052 or Kate.Cormier@state.ma.us
MILLBURY
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time:
Second Thursday of Every Month, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location:
Millbury Public Library, 128 Elm St, Millbury, MA 01527
Contact:
Katherine Keefe – 508-929-2122 or Katherine.A.Keefe@MassMail.State.MA.US
MILLVILLE
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time: Last Thursday of the Month 2 PM - 3:30 PM
- February 27, 2020
- March 26, 2020
Location:
Millville Public Library, Adult Room, 169 Main St, Millville, MA
NORTH BROOKFIELD
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time:
Last Thursday of Every Month, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Location:
Haston Free Public Library, 161 North Main Street, North Brookfield, MA 01535
Contact:
Jenny Parker 508-713-4813 or Jenny.Parker@state.ma.us
NORTHBRIDGE
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time:
Second Thursday of every month 6:00 pm-8:00 pm (Ongoing)
Location:
DCF South Central Area Office, 185 Church St Whitinsville MA
Contact:
Kate Cormier, 508-929-2052 or Kate.Cormier@state.ma.us
SOUTHBRIDGE
Foster Care Information Session (English/Spanish)
Date/Time:
Last Thursday of Every Month, 10:00 AM to 12:00 pm
Location:
Jacob Edwards Library, 2504, 236 Main St, Southbridge, MA 01550
RSVP:
Jenny Parker 508-713-4813 or Jenny.Parker@state.ma.us
STURBRIDGE
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time:
First Thursday of the month 10 AM - 11:30 AM
- March 5, 2020
- April 2, 2020
Location:
Joshua Hyde Public Library, Main Floor, 306 Main St, Sturbridge, MA
Contact:
Kate Cormier, 508-929-2052 or Kate.Cormier@state.ma.us
WEBSTER
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time:
Third Friday of every month 10 AM - 11:30 AM
- February 21, 2020
- March 20, 2020
- April 17, 2020
- May 15, 2020
- June 19, 2020
Location:
Gladys E. Kelly Public Library, 2nd Floor Flex Room, 2 Lake St, Webster, MA 01570
Contact:
Kate Cormier, 508-929-2052 or Kate.Cormier@state.ma.us
WEST BOYLSTON
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time:
The First Thursday of Every Month, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location:
Beaman Memorial Public Library, 8 Newton Street, West Boylston, MA 01583
CONTACT:
Katherine Keefe – 508-929-2122 or Katherine.A.Keefe@MassMail.State.MA.US
WHITTINSVILLE
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time:
2nd Thursday of Every Month, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location:
DCF Area Office, 185 Church Street, Whitinsville MA, 01588
Contact:
Kate Cormier, 508-929-2052 or Kate.Cormier@state.ma.us
WORCESTER
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time:
The first Tuesday of every month 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
Location:
Worcester East Area Office, 151 West Boylston Drive, Worcester, MA 01606
CONTACT:
Katherine Keefe – 508-929-2122 or Katherine.A.Keefe@MassMail.State.MA.US
Western Region Informational Meetings
You are welcome to attend an information session any time between the hours listed below. Thank you.
ADLU
Adoption Information Session
Date/Time:
- TBD
Location:
Department of Children and Families, Western Regional Office, 140 High Street 2nd floor, Springfield, MA. 01105
AMHERST
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time: : 1st Monday of the Month – 4:30 pm – 6 pm
- 3/2/20 *meeting in the Lower Meeting Room (next door to the Glass Room)
- 4/6/20
- 5/4/20
- 6/1/20
Location:
Bangs Community Center, 70 Boltwood Walk, Glass Room, Amherst, Ma 01002
Contact: Daisy Acosta at (413) 452-3395 or Daisy.acosta@state.ma.us
CHICOPEE
Foster Care Informational Session
Date/Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- 02/27/2020 5:00-6:00 pm
- 03/26/2020 5:00-6:00 pm
- 04/30/2020 5:00-6:00 pm
- 05/28/2020 5:00-6:00 pm
- 06/25/2020 5:00-6:00 pm
Location: Chicopee Public Library, 449 Front Street, Chicopee MA Downstairs conference room.
Contact: Deb Jones 413-452-3396 or Deborah.Jones@state.ma.us
EASTHAMPTON
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time: Last Thursday of the month – 6 pm -7 pm
- 3/26/2020
- 4/30/2020
- 5/28/2020
Location:
Easthampton Community Center - 12 Clark Street, Easthampton, MA
Contact: Lisa Oppenheimer, Foster Parent Ambassador 413-250-684 or
Daisy Acosta at (413) 452-3395 or Daisy.acosta@state.ma.us
EAST LONGMEADOW
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time: Last Tuesday of the month 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- February 25, 2020
- March 31, 2020
Location:
East Longmeadow Public Library, 60 Center Square, Suite 2, East Longmeadow, MA 01028-2459
Contact: Kelly Abraham-Connors 413-452-3472 or Kelly.Abraham-Connors@massmail.state.ma.us
GREENFIELD
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time: Last Wednesday of the month 6pm – 7pm
- 2/26/20
-
3/25/20
Location:
Green Fields Market, 170 Main Street, Greenfield, MA
Contact: Daisy Acosta at (413) 452-3395 or Daisy.acosta@state.ma.us
HOLYOKE
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time: Last Tuesday of Each Month- 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Location: MSPCC, 9 Sullivan Ave, Holyoke, MA 01040
Contact: Shellie Daries, Foster Care Recruiter (413)452-3247 or by email at michelle.daries@state.ma.us
Foster Care Information Session (Bilingual-Spanish/English)
Date/Time: First Wednesday of Each Month- 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Location: Enlace, 299 Main Street Holyoke, MA 01040
Contact: Shellie Daries, Foster Care Recruiter (413)452-3247 or by email at michelle.daries@state.ma.us
LUDLOW
Foster Care Informational Session
Date/Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Sunday, March 8, 2020
Location: Faith Community Chapel, 485 East Street, Ludlow
Contact: Deb Jones 413-452-3396 or Deborah.Jones@state.ma.us
NORTH ADAMS
Adoption/Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time:
Last Monday of Each Month- 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Location:
Northern Berkshire Community Coalition, 61 Main Street, North Adams, MA 01247
Contact:
Jason Larrier (413)452-3470 or Jason.Larrier@state.ma.us
NORTHAMPTON
Foster Care Information Table
Date/Time: Third Thursday of the month 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
- 2/20/20
- 3/19/20
- 4/16/20
- 5/20/20
Location: Forbes Library - Bak Study Room 20 West St, Northampton, MA 01060
Contact: Daisy Acosta at (413) 452-3395 or Daisy.acosta@state.ma.us
Registration is not required.
PALMER
Foster Care Informational Session
Date/Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- 02/20/2020 1:00-2:00 pm
- 03/12/2020 1:00-2:00 pm
Location:
Palmer Police Department, 4417 Main Street, Palmer, MA 01069 Conference Room
Contact: Deb Jones 413-452-3396 or Deborah.Jones@state.ma.us
PITTSFIELD
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time:
Every Monday of Each Month- 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
*In case of holiday, Tuesday
February 2020
- 2/24/2020
March 2020
- 3/2/2020
- 3/9/2020
- 3/16/2020
- 3/23/2020
- 3/30/2020
April 2020
- 4/6/2020
- 4/13/2020
- 4/21/2020 Tuesday
- 4/27/2020
May 2020
- 5/4/2020
- 5/11/2020
- 5/18/2020
- 5/26/2020 Tuesday
Location:
Berkshire Area Office, 53 Eagle Street, Pittsfield, MA 01020
Contact:
Jason Larrier (413)452-3470 or Jason.Larrier@state.ma.us
Registration/Fee: Not required/none
SPRINGFIELD
Adoption Information Session
Date/Time:
The first Tuesday of every month, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m
Location:
Department of Children and Families, Western Regional Office, 140 High Street 2nd floor, Springfield, MA.
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time:
LAST Mondays of the Month 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m
- Feburary 24, 2020
- March 30, 2020
- April 27, 2020
- May 25, 2020
- June 29, 2020
- July 27, 2020
- August 31, 2020
- September 28, 2020
- October 26, 2020
- November 30, 2020
- December 28, 2020
Location:
Department of Children and Families, 140 High Street 1st Floor Conference Room, Springfield, MA.
Foster Care Informational Session
Date/Time:
- 03/18/2020 6:00-7:00 pm
- 04/15/2020 4:00-5:00 pm
Location: Indian Orchard Public Library, 44 Oak Street, Springfield, Ma
Contact: Deb Jones 413-452-3396 or Deborah.Jones@state.ma.us
Foster Care Informational Session
Date/Time: 4:00-5:00 pm
- 03/11/2020
- 04/07/2020
Location: Sixteen Acres Public Library, 1187 Parker Street, Springfield, MA 01129
Contact: Deb Jones 413-452-3396 or Deborah.Jones@state.ma.us
WESTFIELD
Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time: Second Tuesday of Each Month- 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Westfield Evangelical Free Church, 568 Southwick Road Westfield, MA 01085
Contact: Shellie Daries, Foster Care Recruiter (413)452-3247 or by email at michelle.daries@state.ma.us
Additional Resources for Western Region Informational Meetings
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Foster Care Recruitment
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