Monday's Child: Jose, 15, who is funny and loves to joke around, radiates happiness

Jose, 15, has a great laugh.

Jose is funny and loves to joke around with others. When he laughs, his face radiates happiness. When first meeting Jose he is a bit shy, but upon getting to know him, he is very talkative and opens up easily. Jose enjoys playing video games and he is really good at them. He also enjoys swimming, fishing, going to the beach, listening to music and art, especially painting.

Can I adopt?

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. As an adoptive parent, you won’t have to pay any fees; adoption from foster care is completely free in Massachusetts.

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

To learn more about adoption from foster care, call the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) at (617) 964-6273 or go to mareinc.org .

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