Bryson has been looking forward to being a part of a family for a long time. It's something for which he is patiently waiting.

Bryson is a kid who interacts well with both adults and his peers, and he truly loves spending quality time with both.

He describes himself as a "jokester" and is great at making other people laugh.

He loves hands-on activities, like playing basketball, gardening and crafts.

Most of all, Bryson prides himself on being a great big brother.

Bryson is a good student. He loves going to school.  He's a very bright boy and learns new concepts quickly.  

Legally freed for adoption, Bryson's social worker is seeking a two-parent family who would be able to provide a loving, active and structured environment for him to thrive.

Bryson has mentioned that he would love to be adopted by a family of color. He would do best as an only child or with an older sibling. Bryson has four younger sisters and he loves his role as a big brother. It will be important for him to maintain these relationships.  

If you’re at least 18 years old, have a stable source of income, and have 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 will be a good fit.

To learn more about adoption from foster care, call the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) at (617) 964-6273 or visit www.mareinc.org. Start the process today and give a waiting child a permanent place to call home.