Lisa is described as both funny and intelligent. She is open to new experiences and has gone horseback riding, taken violin lessons, played volleyball at her school and participated in a local production of The Wizard of Oz. She enjoys arts and crafts, playing cards and board games, and watching videos on her tablet.

Lisa loves to read and you can always count on her to have a book in hand. Lisa would like to take gymnastics or karate lessons one day. Lisa also participates in a youth group, which she really enjoys.

Can I Adopt?

If you are 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 in partnership; experienced or not; renters or homeowners; LGBTQ+ singles and couples. As a foster parent, you will not have to pay any fees, foster care adoption is completely free in Massachusetts.

The process of adopting a child from foster care includes training, interviews and home visits to determine if adoption is right for you. These steps will help you match a child or sibling group that your family will be a good fit with.

To learn more about foster care adoption, visit www.mareinc.org. The Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) can provide guidance and information about the adoption process. Contact us today to find out all the ways you can help children and teenagers in foster care.