David likes to ride swings

David is a sweet, easygoing young man of Caucasian descent. He interacts well with adults. David is on the autism spectrum and benefits from tactile experiences that include knocking over objects to hear how they sound. He also likes swinging on swings and riding his bike. He is mainly non-verbal but knows some sign language and uses picture exchange communication. He needs some assistance with daily activities. His caretakers feel he has enormous potential. He attends a specialized school and receives extra support. Legally freed for adoption, David will do well in a family of any constellation. His social worker prefers a family with knowledge about autism.

Who can adopt?

Can you provide the guidance, love and stability that a child needs? 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.

The process to adopt a child from foster care requires training, interviews and home visits to determine if adoption is right for you, and if so, to help connect you with a child or sibling group that your family will be a good match for.

To learn more about adoption from foster care, call the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange at 617964-6273 or go to mareinc.org. The sooner you call, the sooner a waiting child will have “a permanent place to call home.”