Jailianne — known as “Jai” — is a bubbly, joyful girl whose bright spirit lights up every room. She has a deep love for animals and the outdoors, especially cats, dogs, and any little critters she finds. Jai’s caring nature shines through in the creative “homes” she builds for frogs and other small creatures, using sticks, leaves, and stones to make them feel safe and at home.

Beyond her nurturing side, Jai is a natural performer. She loves singing, dancing, and putting on shows for family and friends. Her creativity and confidence on stage suggest she’d flourish in a chorus or acting class, where she can share her talents and connect with other young artists. With her combination of compassion, imagination, and charisma, Jai is sure to thrive wherever she goes.

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.