Massachusetts Adoption Information

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Adopting in Massachusetts

Families who want to adopt in Massachusetts can go through the Massachusetts Department of Social Services (DSS) or a licensed child-placing agency.

DSS has a program that helps waiting children find adoptive home placements. The Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange, Inc. (MARE) is designed to help families, who want to adopt, get approved as adoptive parents. They also help the family find a child who is a good match. The placement will start out as a foster placement that later turns into an adoptive placement. This is called “Foster Care Adoption”.

Some potential adoptive families choose to use a licensed child-placing agency. An agency works ... [more]

Adoption Professionals in Massachusetts

Attorneys

Agencies

International

Other Services

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Nonprofit, licensed, domestic agency specializing in open adoption of infants of all races. We offer counseling, support, education, homestudy, matching, adoption planning, placement, post-placement and legal services for birth and adoptive parents.  [more]

Bright Futures Adoption Center (visit website)
(978) 263-5400, (877) 652-6678

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Unexpected Pregnancy Hotline We offer free counseling and support. Talk with a trained counselor who will help you explore your options and determine your future. 800-537-2229   [more]

LDS Family Services (visit website)
(800) 537-2229

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Unplanned Pregnancy

If you are pregnant and considering adoption, visit the Adoption Directory to speak with a caring professional in Massachusetts.You can also view profiles of hopeful adoptive couples in or near Massachusetts in the listing below, provided as a service of ParentProfiles.com.

Couples Hoping to Adopt in Massachusetts

View profiles of hopeful adoptive parents or create your own adoption profile today on ParentProfiles.com (A service of Adoption Profiles, LLC).

Featured Massachusetts Couples from Parent Profiles

Patrick & Leslie (from Massachusetts)

Our names are Pat, Leslie and Logan and we are honored that you are willing to learn more about us! We are excited to offer our love to your baby!

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Nicholas & Heather

Timothy & Suzanne

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Children Waiting for Adoption in Massachusetts

Are you ready to be a parent? There are tens of thousands of children in the United States foster system and many more available children worldwide. There are many children in Massachusetts who are hoping to be adopted.

We're sorry, Massachusetts does not currently feature children in The Adoption.com Photolisting. Contact your state officials if you'd like to see children waiting for adoption in the Adoption.com photolisting.

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Massachusetts Adoption Forums

ISO Birth mother her name is CYNTHIA BROWN!!!!! I was born 1-30-1953

October 29, 2009, 8:57 am

if you need assistance please emial info to kjcss@aol.com

ISO Bmother & her siblings for DNA testing - F adoptee born 7/26/1978

October 29, 2009, 8:54 am

if you need assistance please email me kjcss@aol.com with all the info

See what other people are saying about Massachusetts in the adoption forums.

Search For Adopted Brother Born 9/22/44 In ...

...SISTERS LOOKING FOR BROTHER BORN AT ACUSHNET HOSPITAL ON SEPTEMBER 22, 1944. MOTHERS NAME WAS ...

Massachusetts Searching Resources

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Any one here from Massachusetts that can help me search for my family

Southeastern Massachusetts /RI people????

...Massachusetts or RI right now that are "in the process"???? I know a discussion may have started ...

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Massachusetts Adoption Laws

• Massachusetts - Access to Adoption Records Requirements
• Massachusetts - Adoption Statutes Citations and Contacts
• Massachusetts - Consent to Adoption
• Massachusetts - Parties to an Adoption
• Massachusetts - Putative Fathers
• Massachusetts - State Regulation of Adoption Expenses
• Massachusetts - Infant Safe Haven Laws
• Massachusetts - Use of Advertisers and Facilitators
• Massachusetts - State Statutes Regarding International Adoptions

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Massachusetts Adoption Registry

Adoptees

Birthmothers

Birthfathers

Siblings, etc

Feb 3, 1966 (M) - My parents told me that my birthmother was a student in boston when i was born, and that my biological father was ... [ more ]

Jan 28, 1966 (F) - All i know is that i am either a twin or have twin siblings [ more ]

Aug 4, 1963 (F) - B father was a member of the service. was told i had 7 biological brothers and sisters that included a set of ... [ more ]

Apr 20, 1972 (F) - Spontaneous birth at 5:45pm, 6lbs 6 oz 19 1/2 inch, was baptized on june 26, 1972 at st. paul's cathedral, stayed ... [ more ]

Sep 2, 1962 (M) - This is what i have from previous searches: i am now 66 (will be on july 31st) i lived in revere, MA . although ... [ more ]

Jan 27, 1982 (M) - Father - coast guard academy student. father is a twin. mother is healthy [ more ]

May 27, 1985 (F) - Catholic family services [ more ]

May 18, 1979 (F) - I was a new mother; i had no support from my family. my own mother sent me away, my aunt was trying to sale the ... [ more ]

Feb 25, 1969 (M) - Named geoff but name probably changed by the people who adopted him [ more ]

Feb 28, 1975 - Mothers name is debbie stewert (stewart?) was told by a cousin, judy, of hers in gulfport, ms she had a ... [ more ]

Mar 31, 1986 (F) - The listed father was clifford day, but he was not the real father, i believe i was. [ more ]

Jul 26, 1986 (F) - The adopting father is a physician in the boston area. the adopting parents adopted a young MAle after adopting ... [ more ]

Aug 22, 1968 (F) - I am the half sister of diane jean, i found out about her existance 2 years ago. [ more ]

Jul 14, 1970 (F) - The child MAy have been biracial. [ more ]

Nov 30, 1981 (M) - Puerto rican father (justiliano sanchez) and white mother (vivian townsand), 2 older sisters ( sandy & annie and 1 ... [ more ]

Mar 31, 1986 (F) - The baby girl was named ashley at birth. MArian, the social worker, took baby ashley back to ogden at 4 days old [ more ]

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Massachusetts Adoption Blogs

Numbers Of Children In Foster Care ...

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MA SB2690 Passes Legislature

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WGBH and Spy Pond Prodcutions

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Adoption Disruption Help

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Adoption Connection

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Caring for Kids Adoptions

Serving birth parents & families in Ohio. Free services to birth parents.

http://www.cfkadopt.org