Monday's Child: Jordan. 9, an active boy, is looking to be cared for and snuggled
Jordan, 9, loves snuggles.
Jordan is an active boy who is looking to be cared for and snuggled. He likes one-on-one attention and benefits from both structured and unstructured time with the adults in his life. He loves to climb ladders, poles and any playground jungle gym. He loves building forts outside, playing video games and swimming. Jordan is hoping to continue swimming lessons, gymnastics and karate when he moves to his new home. Socially, he does very well in his afterschool program and in his current placement.
Jordan is in elementary school and is doing well. He thrives in structured, consistent environments with routines. He is supported by staff in school and is working on further developing his social and academic skills. Teachers say he is actively engaged in the classroom and makes friends quickly.
Jordan also has a brother with whom he has a strong relationship that he wants to continue when he is adopted. Jordan will do well in either a one- or two-parent household where he can be the only child or the youngest child. Jordan will need some individual one-on-one time with an adoptive placement to build love and trust with his new family.
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, call the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) at (617) 964-6273 or go to mareinc.org.
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