Learn how you can change the life of a child in need by becoming a foster parent with the Department of Children and Families.
Out of an abundance of caution, foster care recruitment staff will not be attending events in the community at this time in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Staff are hosting virtual information sessions and we encourage you to attend any information session of interest to you.
You may attend any Virtual Information Session as it fits with your schedule.
If you would like to speak to a Foster/Adoption Recruitment Social Worker, please call 1-800 543-7508.
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Northern Region Informational Meetings
You are welcome to attend an information session any time between the hours listed below. Thank you.
You may attend any Virtual Information Session as it fits with your schedule.
If you would like to speak to a Foster/Adoption Recruitment Social Worker, please call 1-800 543-7508.
Virtual Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time: Mondays 6:00 PM TO 7:00 PM
- April 5, 2021
- May 3, 2021
- June 7, 2021
Learn more about the foster care and adoption process through the Department of Children and Families from the comfort of your own home !
Location: Webex-
For more Information & RSVP contact Lori Roscoe
Hamilton-Wenham Public Library
Virtual Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time: Monday April 12th 7:00 PM TO 8:00PM
Learn more about the foster care and adoption process through the Department of Children and Families from the comfort of your own home !
Location: Webex
For more Information & RSVP contact Lori Roscoe at Lori.Roscoe@Mass.Gov
Foster Teen MA Virtual Community Information Session
Please join us virtually to learn more about Foster Care and Adopting Teens
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm
Location: WebEx
RSVP: https://fosterteensmaapril.eventbrite.com
For more information, please contact: Brenda.Fitzgerald@mass.gov
Virtual Foster Care Information Sessions
Date/Time: Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- April 14, 2021
- May 12, 2021
- June 9,2021
Location: ZOOM/ The Forgotten Initiative
Learn more about the foster care and adoption process through the Department of Children and Families from the comfort of your own home!
Contact: For more Information & RSVP contact Lori Roscoe at Lori.Roscoe@Mass.Gov
Virtual Foster Care Information Sessions (Spanish - En Español)
Sesiones Informativas Virtuales en Español para descubrir como ser Padre de Crianza
Fecha y Hora: El Tercer Martes de Cada Mes a las 7pm:
- 20 de Abril
- 18 de Mayo
- 15 de Junio
Información para Asistir:
Por favor comuníquese con las reclutadoras Nancy Martinez y Katie Knight para una invitación a la sesión virtual
Correo Electrónicos:
Nancy Martinez, Nancy.C.Martinez@mass.gov
Katie Knight, Katherine.Knight@mass.gov
Numero de teléfono: 857-292-6570
Virtual Adoption/Foster Care Information Sessions
Date/Time: Thursdays 7:00 pm- 8:30 pm
- 4/15/21
- 5/6/21
- 6/17/21
Learn more about the foster care and adoption process through the Department of Children and Families from the comfort of your own home!
Location: Webex -
Contact: Please RSVP via email to Elise.Levine@Mass.Gov. You can also call 978-557-2740 with questions prior to the session.
Virtual Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time: Every 4th Monday of the Month at 7pm
- April 26, 2021
- May 24, 2021
- June 28, 2021
Location: WebEx
Contact:
Please RSVP to Nancy Martinez and/or Katie Knight for a link to the WebEx Session
Nancy Martinez, Nancy.C.Martinez@mass.gov or
Katie Knight, Katherine.Knight@mass.gov
You may also call with any questions/assistance to: 857-292-6570
Connecting Teens to Families, Life-Long Connections and Resources
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm
Location: WebEx
RSVP: https://fosterteensmaapril.eventbrite.com
Brenda Fitzgerald Brenda.Fitzgerald@Mass.gov
Virtual Foster Care Information Session
Haverhill/Greater Lowell Area Offices
Date/Time:
- Tuesday April 20, 2021 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
- Tuesday June 15, 2021 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm
Learn more about the foster care and adoption process through the Department of Children and Families from the comfort of your own home
Location: WebEx
Contact: Please RSVP via email to Danielle.Maloney@mass.govfor a link to the WebEx Session
Salem Community Virtual Foster Care Information Session
Date/Time: May 6, 2021 7:00-8:30PM
Learn more about the foster care and adoption process through the Department of Children and Families from the comfort of your own home !
Location: Webex
For more Information & RSVP contact Lori Roscoe at Lori.Roscoe@Mass.Gov
Virtual Foster Care Information Session
Greater Lowell/Haverhill Area Offices
Date/Time:
- Tuesday, May 18, 2021, 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm
Learn more about the foster care and adoption process through The Department of Children and Families
Location: WebEx
Contact: Brenda Fitzgerald, Family Resource Recruiter at Brenda.Fitzgerald@mass.gov
Southern Region Informational Meetings
You are welcome to attend an information session any time between the hours listed below. Thank you.
You may attend any Virtual Information Session as it fits with your schedule.
If you would like to speak to a Foster/Adoption Recruitment Social Worker, please call 1-800 543-7508.
Virtual Foster Care Information Session
The Department of Children and Families has collaborated with Quincy Resource Center to provide information about Foster Care and Adoption. Join us from the comfort of your own home!”
Dates/Times:: Second Thursdays of the Month 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Webex
Contact: To register contact Jahnea Johnson at Jahnea.Johnson@mass.gov or Christine Barry at Barrybunch4@comcast.net. Please RSVP via email or you can call (508) 894-3906 or (781) 864-5103 with questions prior to the session.
Virtual Foster Care Information Session for Men
Man Cave Mondays and Tuesdays
Learn more about the foster care and adoption process through the Department of Children and Families from the comfort of your own home!
Dates/Times:
- 4/27/21-Tuesday from 6-7:30pm
- 5/25/21-Tuesday from 6-7:30pm
- 6/28/21-Monday from 7-8:00pm
- 7/27/21- Tuesday from 6-7:30pm
- 8/30/21-Monday from 7-8:00pm
Learn more about the foster care process through the Department of Children and Families. To register for the virtual information session please contact Pascale Chrispin.
Virtual Foster Care Information Session
Dates/Times:: Tuesdays 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Webex
- May 25, 2021
- July 27, 2021
- September 28, 2021
- November 30,2021
Learn more about the foster care process through the Department of Children and Families. To register for the virtual information session please contact Family Resource Recruiters Sonja Deceus Dubuisson at Sonja.DeceusDubuisson@mass.gov or Roxanna Trujillo at Roxanna.Trujillo@mass.gov.
Virtual Foster Care Information Sessions
Join us from the comfort of your own home to learn about becoming a foster or adoptive parent & how to apply.
Dates & Times:
Monday, April 12th, 6 - 7:30 P.M.
Monday, June 14th, 5 - 6:30 P.M.
Location: Webex (Details will be provided to you following an RSVP)
Contact: Please RSVP to Danielle.Enos@mass.gov or (857) 292-6696 to receive details on how to join. Each attendee will receive one ticket to enter a raffle for some free Foster MA swag!
My Brother’s Keeper, the power of siblings staying together while in foster care
Date/Time: May 13,2021 6pm
Location: WebEx
RSVP: For more information, please contact Jahnea Johnson at Jahnea.Johnson@mass.gov.
Letters of Gratitude, Foster Parent Appreciation
Date/Time: May 22nd 10am
Location: WebEx
RSVP: For more information, please contact: Ilda Coelho-Turner at Ilda.Coelho-Turner@mass.gov
Western Region Informational Meetings
You are welcome to attend an information session any time between the hours listed below. Thank you.
You may attend any Virtual Information Session as it fits with your schedule.
If you would like to speak to a Foster/Adoption Recruitment Social Worker, please call 1-800 543-7508.
Virtual Foster Care / Adoption Information Session
Learn more about the foster care and adoption process through the Department of Children and Families from the comfort of your own home!
Date/Time: Every Monday of the Month at 5:30 pm (sessions will not be held if the Monday is a Holiday)
Location: Virtually via Cisco WebEx
Contact: Foster Care Recruiters, Daisy Acosta or Jason Larrier for a link to the WebEx Session
Daisy.Acosta@mass.gov or 617-981-2488
Jason.Larrier@mass.gov or 413-387-7192
Virtual Foster Care Informational Meetings
Learn the steps to becoming a foster parent!
Date/Time: Every Monday 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm (English)
Contact: Foster Care Recruiter, Daisy Acosta via email at daisy.acosta@state.ma.us or via phone at 617-981-2488 in order to be provided with the details to join the meeting.
Virtual Foster Care Informational Meetings
Learn the steps to becoming a foster parent!
Date/Time: Every Thursday at 10 AM (English)
Contact: Please RSVP to Deborah.Jones@state.ma.us for a link to the meeting!
Sesiones Informativas Virtuales en Español para ser Padre de Crianza:
FECHA y HORA
April/abril
- 4/4/2021 3pm
- 4/18/2021 3pm
May/mayo
- 5/2/2021 3pm
- 5/16/2021 3pm
June/junio
- 6/6/2021 3pm
- 6/20/2021
CONTACTO: Para una invitacion favor de manda un correo electrónico a Kelly Connors a: Kelly.Abraham-Connors@mass.gov
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Spanish Virtual Foster Care / Adoption Information Session
Colaborando para el bienestar de nuestros adolescentes
Aprenda como ser padre de crianza- Spanish speaking event–
Date/Time: May 8,2021 11am
Location: WebEx
RSVP: For more information, please contact: Daisy.Acosta@mass.gov
Collaborating for the wellbeing of our adolescents; learn how to become a foster parent. Recruiting safe and nurturing Spanish speaking foster homes for our adolescent youth in foster care
Additional Resources for Western Region Informational Meetings
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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.
You may attend any Virtual Information Session as it fits with your schedule.
If you would like to speak to a Foster/Adoption Recruitment Social Worker, please call 1-800 543-7508.
BOSTON
Boston Regional Office invites you to attend our Virtual Adoption/Foster Care Information Sessions
Date/Time: The first Tuesday of every month at 6:00pm
- April 6, 2021
- May 4, 2021
- June 1, 2021
Learn more about the foster care and adoption process through the Department of Children and Families from the comfort of your own home!
Location: Webex
Contact: Please RSVP via email to Jacqueline.Bagnera@mass.gov and you will receive the link and details.
Virtual Adoption/Foster Care Information Sessions
Date/Time: 3rd Thursdays of each month 5:30 PM -7:00 PM
Learn more about the foster care and adoption process through the Department of Children and Families from the comfort of your own home!
Location: Webex -
Contact: Please RSVP via email to Carolla Sanderson at carolla.sanderson@mass.gov. and you will receive the call in details.
Central Region Informational Meetings
You are welcome to attend an information session any time between the hours listed below. Thank you.
You may attend any Virtual Information Session as it fits with your schedule.
If you would like to speak to a Foster/Adoption Recruitment Social Worker, please call 1-800-543-7508.
Virtual Foster Care Informational Meetings
Spanish - En Español
Información sobre el cuidado de crianza
Fecha / hora: primer jueves de cada mes de 6:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. y el tercer sábado de cada mes de 10:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. Reunión en Cisco WebEx
Contacto: Jenny Parker por correo electrónico, Jenny.Parker@mass.gov para recibir dirección web electrónica
Virtual Foster Care Information Session -- Coffee Talk with Mark
As you start your day, learn more about the foster care and adoption process through the Department of Children and Families from the comfort of your own home!
Date/Time: Last Tuesday of Every Month 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Location: Virtual via WebEx
RSVP Contact: Mark Huggins - Mark.Huggins@mass.gov
VIRTUAL FOSTER CARE INFORMATION SESSIONS
Date/Time: The First Tuesday of Every Month 6:00pm- 8:00pm
- April 6, 2021
- May 4, 2021
- June 1, 2021
Learn more about the foster care and adoption process through the Department of Children and Families from the comfort of your own home!
Location: Virtual via Webex
Contact: Please RSVP via email to Katherine Keefe - Katherine.A.Keefe@Mass.Gov
RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES FOSTERING CHILDREN WITH MEDICAL NEEDS VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSIONS
Date/Time: Saturdays 9:00am - 11:00am
- April 10, 2021
- May 8, 2021
- June 5, 2021
Please join Recruitment staff for an information session to learn more about the resources available while caring for foster children with medical needs.
Location: Virtual via Webex
Contact: Please RSVP via email to Katherine Keefe - Katherine.A.Keefe@Mass.Gov
VIRTUAL FOSTER CARE INFORMATION SESSIONS
Date/Time: 2nd Thursdays of the month 6 pm-8 pm.
- April 8, 2021
- May 13, 2021
- June 10, 2021
- July 8, 2021
- August 12, 2021
- Sept 9, 2021
- Oct 14, 2021
- Nov 11, 2021
- Dec 9, 2021
Location: Virtual via Webex
Contact: Please RSVP to Kate Cormier at Kate.Cormier@mass.gov
LBGTQIA+ Foster Care Informational
Date/Time: Saturday 5/1/21 @ 10:00am
Please join us to learn more about the steps to becoming a LBGTQIA+ affirming foster/adoptive home for a LBGTQIA+ youth in care from the comfort of your own home!
Location: Webex
Contact: Please RSVP via email to Kate.Cormier@mass.gov for the link
Statewide Events
Virtual Foster Care Information Session for Men
Man Cave Mondays and Tuesdays
Learn more about the foster care and adoption process through the Department of Children and Families from the comfort of your own home!
Dates/Times:
- 4/27/21-Tuesday from 6-7:30pm
- 5/25/21-Tuesday from 6-7:30pm
- 6/28/21-Monday from 7-8:00pm
- 7/27/21- Tuesday from 6-7:30pm
- 8/30/21-Monday from 7-8:00pm
My Brother’s Keeper, the power of siblings staying together while in foster care
Date/Time: May 13,2021 6pm
Location: WebEx
RSVP: For more information, please contact: Kashawn Little at Kashawn.McRavion-Little@Mass.Gov or Jahnea Johnson at Jahnea.Johnson@mass.gov.
Mare Adoption and Foster Care Information Stations at Jordan's Furniture
Date/Time: First Saturdays of the Month 10 AM - 4 PM
- April 3, 2021
- May 1,2021
- June 5, 2021
Store Locations:
- Reading 50 Walkers Brook Dr, Reading
- Natick 1 Underprice Way, Natick ·
- Avon 100 Stockwell Dr, Avon ·
RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES FOSTERING CHILDREN WITH MEDICAL NEEDS VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSIONS
Date/Time: Saturdays 9:00am - 11:00am
- April 10, 2021
- May 8, 2021
- June 5, 2021
Please join Recruitment staff for an information session to learn more about the resources available while caring for foster children with medical needs.
Location: Virtual via Webex
Contact: Please RSVP via email to Katherine Keefe - Katherine.A.Keefe@Mass.Gov
Fostering Teens MA Presents Statewide Informational
Please join us virtually to learn more about Foster Care and Adopting Teens
Connecting Teens to Families, Life-Long Connections and Resources
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm
Location: WebEx
RSVP: https://fosterteensmaapril.eventbrite.com
Brenda Fitzgerald Brenda.Fitzgerald@Mass.gov
Colaborando para el bienestar de nuestros adolescentes
Aprenda como ser padre de crianza- Spanish speaking event–
Date/Time: May 8,2021 11am
Location: WebEx
RSVP: For more information, please contact: Daisy Acosta at Daisy.Acosta@mass.gov
Collaborating for the wellbeing of our adolescents; learn how to become a foster parent. Recruiting safe and nurturing Spanish speaking foster homes for our adolescent youth in foster care
My Brother’s Keeper, the power of siblings staying together while in foster care
Date/Time: May 13,2021 6pm
Location: WebEx
RSVP: For more information, please contact Jahnea Johnson at Jahnea.Johnson@mass.gov.
Letters of Gratitude, Foster Parent Appreciation
Date/Time: May 22nd 10am
Location: WebEx
For more information, please contact: Ilda Coelho-Turner at Ilda.Coelho-Turner@mass.gov
LBGTQIA+ Foster Care Informational
Date/Time: Saturday 5/1/21 @ 10:00am
Please join us to learn more about the steps to becoming a LBGTQIA+ affirming foster/adoptive home for a LBGTQIA+ youth in care from the comfort of your own home!
Location: Webex
Contact: Please RSVP via email to Kate.Cormier@mass.gov for the link