Optimistic and with a love of cooking, Edwin is described as a jokester. He is thinking of his future and plans on either joining law enforcement or becoming a chef.

Edwin is enrolled for the school year and will receive some assistance with social needs. He tends to seek out peer approval which at times has lead to poor decision-making but he has made gains in this area. He would benefit from a positive male role model in his life. Edwin engages appropriately with his social workers, the staff at his program and teachers in school. He can struggle with trusting others but with patience and consistency he is beginning to look toward adults for guidance. He would benefit from structure and routine in his daily life.

Can I Adopt?

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. 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.

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.