Mikel is a thoughtful, mature and likeable teen. When asked to describe his personality, Mikel said “I am friendly, and I try to be kind to others.” Mikel has a variety of interests. He loves watching and playing sports, specifically basketball (he can make one-handed three shots) and football.

Mikel enjoys singing and dancing to pop and hip hop music. He is a real fan of songs by Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak. Mikel also likes playing video games such as Mario and NBA 2K.

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.