Lisa is a sweet eleven-year-old Caucasian girl in need of a loving, consistent, attentive, calm and structured home. Lisa is currently playing basketball at a community center and enjoys the opportunity to be in the community away from her program. Lisa currently resides in a group home and has developed attachments to her caretakers in the home. While in her current placement, Lisa has made many gains. She has been following the program structure and has improved peer relations. She is able to take space as needed. Lisa is currently in the fourth grade where she is in a regular classroom setting and gets pulled out for extra support and some behavioral skills. Her teacher reports that
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Lisa is capable student who is working at nearly grade level. Overall, Lisa receives a good report.
Lisa is ready to transition into a long term placement. Lisa has expressed her wishes to reside with a two parent family and be adopted. Lisa has identified that she feels most comfortable with African American caretakers, preferably two mothers. She has a brother with whom it will be important to maintain contact. Lisa needs caretakers that would work with her current providers to understand Lisa’s needs and how to best respond to them.
Ironstone Adoption Party
Have you ever considered adopting a child from foster care with a physical, intellectual or developmental disability? Join the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) at Ironstone Farm on August 7th from 11am-1pm in North Andover to find out more about the process and children in foster care with special needs. Learn about the different services offered to families post-adoption, meet waiting children and their social workers and participate in activities. Pre-registration is required. Please call Victoria at MARE to learn more about this annual event (617)-542-3678 x135 or email [email protected]. You can also visit www.mareinc.org to register.
