Cassidy is a wonderful and smart teenage girl. She enjoys reading, spending time with animals, going to the movies, and practicing her makeup skills. Cassidy is outgoing, polite, and funny. She has a big personality and can self-advocate when necessary. Cassidy has friends at school and in the community; and she is learning more about healthy relationships and boundaries as she develops into a young adult. She is very insightful and easily engages with others.

Cassidy attends her local school. Overall, she does well when she applies herself. During the beginning of the school year, she received excellent grades.

Cassidy is ready to find her forever family. She thrives when expectations and a structure are clear. As she grows, Cassidy is spending more time in the community by herself and is able to make good choices. A family that can provide her with a stable environment will ensure that she thrives.

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.

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.