Jordan’s Furniture Hosts the Adoption Option Event on Sept. 20

September 18, 2015  by in Community / Charitable Support, Industry   

There are more than 600 children in Massachusetts who are waiting for adoption right now.

“In this day and age of technology, it is still essential to run events where adults and children have face time together,” said Eliot Tatelman, president and CEO of East Taunton, Mass.-based Jordan’s Furniture. “Our Adoption Option creates a fun and inviting atmosphere where these connections happen. We continue to support the adoption community because we see so many positive outcomes and successful matches from our efforts.”

Adults and families who are interested in learning more about adoption are invited to this free informational event. New families are encouraged to arrive promptly at 9 a.m. for a Newcomers Orientation to make the best use of the Adoption Option’s resources and opportunities. They’ll also have the chance to meet with social workers and experienced adoptive parents for private conversations. 

“Adoption parties are MARE’s most successful tool in placing children,” said Lisa Funaro, executive director of MARE. “These events allow families to meet face-to-face with children and make connections that may not happen otherwise. We are delighted to partner with Jordan’s Furniture to increase recruitment opportunities for children in foster care. These children want what most of us take for granted, the chance to blossom in a permanent, loving family.” 

Prospective adoptive parents can be almost any age over 21; single, partnered, married or LGBT; homeowners or renters; and experienced parents or new to parenting. Families of various income levels can adopt as long as they have a stable source of income to support a child. There are no fees to adopt a child from foster care.