Nathan is a happy boy who loves to smile and give high fives! He enjoys “Dora the Explorer,” “Mickey Mouse,” and “Jake and the Neverland Pirates.” Nathan likes watching these shows, looking at books featuring his favorite characters, and having those books read to him.

He is a talented young artist who loves to draw and color — especially when an adult joins in and draws with him. Nathan also enjoys sensory play with Play-Doh or putty, and he gets especially excited when adults engage with him during these activities. He has a great time building with blocks and Magnaformers, using his creativity to make all kinds of fun structures.

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.