Wesley, 10, is caring and creative
Bright and curious about his surroundings, he may appear shy and reserved at first but becomes more comfortable through play.
Wesley is a natural builder. He loves building with Legos and can make amazing origami art. He also creates new games and has a very vivid imagination.
Wesley loves to read. Math is his favorite subject. He would like to be an engineer when he grows up.
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If you're at least 18 years old, have a stable source of income, and room in your heart, you may be a perfect match to adopt a waiting child. Adoptive parents can be single, married, or partnered; experienced or not; renters or homeowners; LGBTQ+ singles and couples.
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As an adoptive parent, you won't have to pay any fees, adoption from foster care is completely free in Massachusetts.
The process to adopt a child from foster care includes training, interviews, and home visits to determine if adoption is right for you. These steps will help match you with a child or sibling group that your family will fit well with.
To learn more about adoption from foster care visit www.mareinc.org. Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) can give you guidance and information on the adoption process. Reach out today to find out all the ways you can help children and teens in foster care.
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