Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange

Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) is a private nonprofit that bridges the gap between a beleaguered foster care system and the right of every child to a permanent, stable family.

We exist to help find adoptive homes for the hundreds of children and teens in Massachusetts foster care in need of permanent families.

We believe in a future where every child has the permanent family they deserve. But to make that dream a reality, it's going to take a wide community of supporters, families, do-gooders, and change-makers. Will you join us?

It's a process, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

The Capato Family

The ability to adopt a sibling group is amazing because it truly is the ability to have an instant family with bonds that already exist and ones that will form and get stronger every day.

The Tito Family

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The reality is, if you shy away from doing something because you are afraid of the risks, then you also miss out on the benefits. Admittedly, it hasn't been a piece of cake. At times it is hard for us, but part of being a family is working out difficulties together.

The Molano Family

Even if you're a single parent, don’t give up. There are so many children that need to be adopted, so just be the best person you can be, use your resources, and surround yourself with a community.

The Poehler Family

Be open to all possibilities and the right child will find you... You never know the capability of someone; all I did was give him a home.

The Whitney Family

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The children and teens of foster care deserve permanent families.

EVERY CHILD

DESERVES A HOME

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Social Workers

Supporters

8,160

Children and teens in Massachusetts foster care

3,177

Youth with a goal of adoption

1,160

Youth still waiting for an adoptive home

Meet The Youth

Stories

Read the stories of children, teens, and families impacted by foster care and adoption.

Finding Forever: Megan, Ben, and Kimberly's Journey to Family

The Cavanaugh Family

The Cunningham-Elder Family

Laina and Mike's Weekend Family Connections Story

Wyman Family

The Nogueras Family

Curran Family

Noonan Family

Sepulveda Family

Maldonado-Norton Family

The Santana Family

Thompson-Crowder Family

What Families Like You Are Saying

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There are many ways you can help kids in foster care, even if you can't adopt (or already have!).

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