Kolton is energetic, funny, insightful, and thoughtful! He loves listening to NPR, and is good at the “Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me” game show that is hosted on the channel. Kolton is also super creative. He can build any type of car or airplane with LEGO, and any toy he wants to play with by using paper and tape.

He is also creative through other mediums, such as Mine Craft, and would play this all day if he were allowed. Kolton is not one for competitive team sports, however, he enjoys kicking a soccer ball, throwing a football, and bouncing a basketball.

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.