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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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
- August 3, 2021
- September 7, 2021
- October 5, 2021
- November 2, 2021
- December 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
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 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
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
VIRTUAL FOSTER CARE INFORMATION SESSIONS
Dates / Times: The First Tuesday of Every Month, 6:00pm- 8:00pm
- August 3, 2021
- September 7, 2021
- October 5, 2021
- November 2, 2021
- December 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: Virtual via Webex
Contact: Please RSVP via email to Katherine Keefe - Katherine.A.Keefe@Mass.Gov
VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
Dates / Times:
- Thursday August 5, 2021 – 6:00pm to 8:00pm
- Friday August 6, 2021 – 10:00am to 12:00pm
An info session for front line staff to learn about children and families needing support from the perspective of a former first responder that has fostered and adopted.
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.
- 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
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 and Adoption Information Session
Date/Time: Mondays 6:00 PM TO 7:00 PM
- August 2, 2021
- September 13, 2021
- October 4, 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
Virtual Foster Care Information Sessions
Salem/North Shore Area
Date/Time: Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- August 11, 2021
- September 15,2021
- October 13, 2021
- November 10, 2021
- December 8, 2021
Location: Webex
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
Salem/North Shore Area
Date/Time: Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- August 11, 2021
- September 15,2021
- October 13, 2021
- November 10, 2021
- December 8, 2021
Location: Webex
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 Information Session for Greater Lynn
Date/Time: Wednesdays 7:00 PM- 8:15 PM
- August 11,2021
- August 25, 2021
- September 8, 2021
- September 22, 2021
- October 6, 2021
- October 20, 2021
RSVP: Kashawn Little -- Kashawn.McRavion-Little@Mass.go
Virtual Foster Care Informational Session
Learn more about the foster care and adoption process through the Department of Children and Families from the comfort of your own home !
- August 18, 2021
- September 22, 2021
- October 19, 2021
- November 16, 2021
- December 14, 2021
Time: 7pm – 8pm
Location: Webex-
Contact: For more Information & RSVP contact Lisa Ezell at Lisa.Ezell@mass.gov
Sibling Sunday: Learn More About Fostering and Adopting Siblings
Date/Time: Sundays 1:00 PM
- August 22, 2021
- November 7, 2021
- February 6, 2022
Please join us virtually to learn more fostering and adopting siblings. Foster and Adoptive Parents will be available to answer questions and share information about the joys and challenges of caring for sibling groups.
Location: WebEx
RSVP: Brenda.Fitzgerald@mass.gov
For more information, please contact: 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:
- 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
- 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, August 9th, 12 – 1 PM
- Tuesday, October 12th, 2 – 3 PM
- Monday, December 13th, 12-1 PM
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.
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.
Foster Care Information Session
Join us from Smokey Divas to learn about becoming a foster or adoptive parent & how to apply.
Dates & Times:
Tuesday, August 3rd 12 Noon to 7 PM
Location: Smokey Diva’s Barbecue Restaurant 239 Onita Street Pittsfield, MA 01201
Contact: Please contact Jason Larrier 413-387-7192, for more information.
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!
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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:
- 7/27/21- Tuesday from 6-7:30pm
- 8/30/21-Monday from 7-8:00pm
Sibling Sunday: Learn More About Fostering and Adopting Siblings
Date/Time: Sundays 1:00 PM
- August 22, 2021
- November 7, 2021
- February 6, 2022
Please join us virtually to learn more fostering and adopting siblings. Foster and Adoptive Parents will be available to answer questions and share information about the joys and challenges of caring for sibling groups.
Location: WebEx
RSVP: Brenda.Fitzgerald@mass.gov
For more information, please contact: Brenda.Fitzgerald@mass.gov
DESCUBRA CÓMO SER PADRE DE CRIANZA
Y CÓMO ADOPTAR NIÑOS DE CRIANZA
Reunión Virtual
COMENZANDO EN JULIO DEL 2021
El primer miércoles del mes a las 10 am
Comuníquese con la reclutadora: Daisy Acosta
Daisy.Acosta@mass.gov / 617-981-2488
El primer domingo del mes a las 9 am
Comuníquese con la reclutadora:
Kelly Abraham-Connors
Kelly.Abraham-Connors@mass.gov
El tercer martes del mes a las 7pm
Comuníquese con la reclutadora: Nancy Martinez
nancy.c.martinez@mass.gov / 508-982-7024
Los miércoles: 7/28, 8/25, 9/22 y 10/27 – 6pm
Comuníquese con la reclutadora: Roxanna Trujillo
roxanna.trujillo@mass.gov / 617-981-3535
El primer jueves del mes a las 6pm
El tercer sábado del mes a las 10 am
Comuníquese con la reclutadora: Jenny Parker
Jenny.Parker@mass.gov / 857-292-4424
Jordan's Furniture: Learn about Foster Care and Adoption
Date/Time: First Saturdays of the Month 10 AM - 4 PM
- October 2, 2021
- November 6, 2021
- December 4, 2021
Store Locations:
- Reading 50 Walkers Brook Dr, Reading
- Natick 1 Underprice Way, Natick ·
- Avon 100 Stockwell Dr, Avon ·