Older Children & Special Needs Adoption

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Contact Information

Child & Family Services
Older Children & Special Needs Adoption
Phone: 978-687-5852

439 S.Union Street 203B Lawrence, MA 01843
Area Served: Northeast

Map Location Older Children & Special Needs Adoption

Narrative

Our Adoption Program specializes in helping large sibling groups and medically complex children find their forever family. While we provide adoption services for children aged nine months to eighteen, most of the children in our program are school aged (5-18). The program assesses the children's needs and identifies the type of family best suited to meet their needs.

Provides services for children who have been in the custody of the Department of Children & Families who have the goal of adoption. These children are often older, members of a sibling group or of a particular ethnic group. They may have special needs to include physical, emotional and/or medical difficulties.

Service Types

  • Case Management
  • Disability Awareness
  • Family Rights And Guardianship
  • Family Support
  • Skills Training
  • Socialization Activities

Program Type

  • Adoption/Foster Care

Populations Served

  • All Disabilities
  • Developmental Disability
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Mental Illness
  • Physical Disabilities
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Ages Served

  • 5 - 8
  • 9 - 13

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Accessibility Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • Near Public Transportation
  • Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

  • Fees: Free Service, Personal Funds
  • Licensed By: OFC