John and Kelsey
John and Kelsey are a loving and bonded sibling group of two of Caucasian descent. Kelsey is a sixteen-year girl whose foster mother describes her as a “giggle puss”. If you spend time with her you will quickly see why! She has the biggest smile and an infectious laugh. Kelsey is diagnosed with Down Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy. She was previously using a wheelchair prior to coming into foster care, but now is now walking and making tremendous progress! She is getting stronger everyday and working hard in physical therapy! Kelsey likes to do karaoke, read, and listen to music. One of her favorite singers is “Pink”! Kelsey is in the ninth grade where she receives support in school through her Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).
John is a fifteen-year old boy who likes Pokemon, watching TV and working out! John has lost over 100 pounds in the last year due to his hard work and determination to work out and eat healthier. John is in the ninth grade where he receives additional support in the classroom through his Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). John is a talented teen who likes to cook and do woodworking projects. He is described as outgoing and engaging.
Legally freed for adoption, the children have shared they are looking forward to having a mom and a dad. They may want contact in the future with an adult sibling so a family should be open to maintaining this connection.
Who Can Adopt?
Can you provide the guidance, love and stability that a child needs? 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.
The process to adopt a child from foster care requires training, interviews, and home visits to determine if adoption is right for you, and if so, to help connect you with a child or sibling group that your family will be a good match for.
To learn more about adoption from foster care, call the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) at 617-54-ADOPT (617-542-3678) or visit www.mareinc.org. The sooner you call, the sooner a waiting child will have “a permanent place to call HOME.”
