Lucas is a sweet, charismatic, and thoughtful young person who enjoys both active and quiet moments. He loves reading, swimming, playing soccer, riding his bike, and spending time with others. Whether he’s engaging in a favorite activity or chatting with someone new, Lucas brings energy and positivity wherever he goes.

He is also incredibly proud of his cultural background and speaks English, Ukrainian, Russian, and Spanish. Lucas lights up when he gets the chance to speak Russian or Ukrainian and enjoys connecting with others about heritage and identity. Lucas is a strong self-advocate with a mature perspective. He prefers meaningful conversations — especially with adults — and often shares one of his favorite sayings: “Your words must match your actions.” With the right support, Lucas is sure to thrive and continue growing into the confident, compassionate person he’s becoming.

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. 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.