Zachary is a Young Teenager Seeking a Family Bond

Meet Zachary, he is an imaginative 13-year-old boy characterized by his curiosity and desire to explore the world around him. He like toys and cards, but also the outdoors. He thrives in outdoor settings and enjoys hands-on activities like gardening (where he actively participates and engages with the process of plant growth). His natural enthusiasm and creativity allow him to take a leadership role while playing, and foster connections with his peers.

At his core, Zachary longs for a family bond and he expresses a strong desire for a loving home and a supportive mother figure. He seeks simple yet meaningful experiences such as trips to the park or movie outings that would provide him with a sense of belonging and importance. Zachary's empathetic nature enables him to sense the feelings of others, often bringing joy to those around him through his humor and kindness.

The young teen's heart is filled with hope and a longing for a family to share in his joys. He would undoubtedly enrich the lives of any family fortunate enough to adopt him with his boundless curiosity, spirit, and laughter.

Who Can Adopt?

If you’re at least 18, have a stable source of income and have 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.

Adopting 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 will be a good fit.

To learn more about adoption from foster care, call the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) at (617) 964-6273 or visit www.mareinc.org. Start the process today and give a waiting child a permanent place to call home.