Brothers seek home together
Alan and Aden are young boys of Caucasian and Hispanic descent. They are living apart and looking to be reunited in an adoptive home. Alan is an active 10-yearold who enjoys riding his bicycle and other outdoor activities. He is a sports fan and especially likes basketball and football. Alan has made great progress in his current placement, where he has benefited from regular routines, redirection and support from his foster parents. In school, Alan has an Individualized Education Plan for support.
Aden is a friendly, active 6-yearold who loves to bowl, ride his bicycle and be outdoors. Aden has done well in his current foster home and has benefited from regular routines and support. Aden does well in school and in his afterschool program without the need for support services.
Alan and Aden would do best in an active two-parent family that could encourage their interest in sports. If there were other children in the home, older children would be best. If Alan and Aden are unable to be placed together, they will need regular contact with one another. They currently see each other monthly.
Who are the children waiting for adoption?
There are about 2,800 children in Massachusetts foster care with the goal of adoption. Through no fault of their own, they cannot be raised by their birth parents. Those waiting include children younger than 6, school age, teens, sibling groups that belong together, children of color of all ages and children with intellectual, physical or emotional difficulties or disabilities. These children have experienced many losses and need dependable adoptive parents who can help them grow and thrive. Free post-adoption support services are available to help. To learn more, call the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange at 617-542-3678 or go to mareinc.org. The sooner you call, the sooner a waiting child will have a permanent place to call home.