AdoptED Podcast

In today's episode, Joe and Maurine discuss the variety of family support services available before and after adoption. Special guest Deb Estelle from Adoption Journeys also joins to talk about all the services they offer to support adoptive families.

Joe and Ricardo explain the other types of adoption (domestic and international) and how they differ from adoption from foster care.

In this episode, we introduce you to our new Director of Development, Danielle Conti, and talk about ways you can connect with her to support the mission of MARE.

We are incredibly excited to talk about one of our newest programs: Weekend Family Connections. Joe and Maurine introduce this innovative program and Lindsey Bryjolfsson and Sarah Medrano-Palmer join to discuss how families can get involved.

There are a plethora of ways students can get involved at MARE - find out about all of our internship opportunities on today's podcast!

Joe and Bridget discuss MARE's mission to find adoptive homes for children and teens in foster care, and the vision for making it a reality.

There are so many terms, organizations, and systems in the adoption landscape that it can very easily overwhelming. Joe and Ricardo breakdown what makes MARE an adoption exchange and how that's different from being an adoption agency.

Joe and Lisa explain how MARE got its start and how working for adoption has changed over the decades.

The winter can bring lots of extra time at home and plenty of opportunities for parents on the lookout for how to make the most of the time with their children. This week, Joe and "Producer Jeremy" discuss ways to make the most of Winter. Special guest Jill Cummings also joins.

The holidays can bring particular challenges for adopted children and their families. Joe and Ricardo explore how to approach these potentially sensitive times - and find opportunities in the midst of them.

Joe and Ricardo explore the role faith-based communities can play in adoption and ways listeners can get involved.

The holidays often bring renewed interest from families about providing a family space for children during the holidays - but it can be more complicated than many might think. Joe and Ricardo discuss setting realistic expectations for adoption, particularly during the holidays. 

Listen on all the celebrations from National Adoption Day this past week, and hear from Joe, Maurine and Lisa about how important National Adoption Day really is.

Learn what it's like to volunteer as a photographer or videographer with MARE, and how you can get involved!

After applying, getting trained, and completing the homestudy process - it is time for the matching process. Get the details with Joe and Rebecca on how matching works.

Learn how the process from application approval to the completion of your homestudy works!

Interested in starting the adoption process? Learn about the application process with Joe and Ricardo.

In today's episode, Joe and Maurine discuss how many adoptive parents come to adoption later in life, after children have gone away to college or have left the house. Special guest Terry Sentas who shares her journey from empty-nester to parenting foster children.

Explore the nuts and bolts of MARE's child profiles and how to get the most out of the search functionality.

Find out about MARE's traveling heart gallery.

Go behind the scenes and learn how MARE's Heart Gallery works!

We discuss the ways children receive supports in school and how to navigate the system as a parent. Whether it's an IEP, 504, a behavioral education plan, or other custom supports, listen in for an experienced perspective on how to advocate for your child. 

A panel of youth adopted from foster care share their perspective in this authentic and touching episode.

In today's podcast, Joe and Maurine talk SUMMER! How do you keep your kids occupied and, more importantly, use the summer well for connecting as a family? Joe and Maurine explore and take time to share potential resources for parents of children with special needs. Sarah Baldiga, Co-founder and Executive Director of Rise Above, also joins to talk about special services for kids in foster care.

Joe and Diane celebrate Pride month by talking about all the ways MARE supports LGBTQ youth and families. Special guest Richard Benoit also joins to talk about adoption and the LGBTQ community.

Joe and Maurine explore the world of mental health needs and some of the common mental health challenges that children in foster care may be faced with. Meri Viano, Associate Director of the Parent Professional Advocacy League, shares mental health resources available to adoptive families.

Joe and Diane explore all the ways volunteers make an impact for adoption from foster care, and provide ideas for ways you can volunteer to make a difference. Robert Case also joins to share about his experiences as an experienced adoptive family have led him to volunteer. 

Joe and Diane breakdown some of the basic types of adoption and the steps in foster care adoption. Also joining is special guest Heather Copelas from Jordan's Furniture.

In today's podcast Joe and Maurine will be talking about the journey of adoptive parents, and sharing some of their own adoption stories. Also joining is special guest Kate Milligan Cormier an adult adoptee who also works for the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families.

Welcome to AdoptED! In our first episode we breakdown some of the organizations and resources available to you as you adopt from foster care and explain many of the basic terms you'll encounter as you start your adoption journey. Special guest Allison Weissman joins us to talk about the resources available to families through MSPCC KidsNet.