Adoption in Massachusetts

Adoption

• Adoption Associates

  Psychotherapists offering pre- and post-adoption counseling and consultation for birth parents, adoptive families and adoptees.

  • Newton Highlands, MA
  • (617) 921-1316
  • deb@adoptionassociates.org
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• Bethany Christian Services — Marlborough

  Adoption services and post-adoption support.

  • 2 Mt Royal Ave, Suite 360, Marlborough, MA 01752
  • (978) 794-9800
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• Bright Futures Adoption Center

  Licensed adoption agency (part of RFK Community Alliance) supporting expectant and birth parents and adoptive families. Expectant parents can text 617-447-3498.

  • 971 Main Street, Lancaster, MA 01523
  • (978) 754-6673
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• The Home for Little Wanderers

  Child and family services agency offering foster care, adoption, behavioral health and family support. Toll-free 888-HOME-321.

  • 72-74 E. Dedham St., Boston, MA 02118
  • (617) 267-3700
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• Adopt from DCF (Department of Children and Families)

  Statewide

  The state's foster care and adoption program. Call 1-800-KIDS-508 to learn about adopting a child from foster care.

  • (800) 543-7508
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• Adoption Community of New England

  Statewide

  Support groups, education and community for adoptive families (a program of RFK Community Alliance).

  • (978) 365-7376
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• Adoption Journeys (Child & Family Services)

  Statewide

  Statewide post-adoption support: home-based counseling, support groups for parents and kids, respite and advocacy. 24/7 help line: (508) 996-3154.

  • (508) 742-1040
  • adoptionjourneys@cfservices.org
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• Adoptive Families Together (MSPCC)

  Statewide

  MSPCC's statewide network of adoptive families offering peer support, information and education.

  • (781) 861-0890
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• AdoptUSKids — Massachusetts

  Statewide

  National foster care and adoption project with a Massachusetts guide to getting started. Spanish: (877) 236-7831.

  • (888) 200-4005
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• Baby Safe Haven (Massachusetts)

  Statewide

  A parent in crisis can safely and legally leave a newborn 7 days old or younger at any hospital, police department or manned fire station. The number is the state’s 24/7 Child-at-Risk Hotline.

  • (800) 792-5200
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• Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE)

  Statewide

  Finds adoptive homes for children and teens waiting in foster care, and supports families through the process. Toll-free 1-800-882-1176.

  • 19 Needham Street, Suite 206, Newton, MA 02461
  • (617) 964-6273
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