# Foster Care Help Resources - Massachusetts ## National Resources - **National Foster Care & Adoption Directory (Child Welfare Information Gateway):** - **Phone:** 1-800-394-3366 - **Website:** [https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad](https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad) - **Services Provided:** Comprehensive directory of foster care and adoption resources nationwide. - **AdoptUSKids:** - **Phone:** 1-888-200-4005 - **Website:** [https://www.adoptuskids.org](https://www.adoptuskids.org/) - **Description:** Support for foster and adoptive families, including tools for navigating the system. - **National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP):** - **Phone:** 1-877-NYAP-CAN (692-7226) - **Website:** [https://www.nyap.org](https://www.nyap.org/) - **Services Provided:** Services for youth in foster care, including placement and family support. ## Statewide Foster Care Services - **Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF):** - **Phone:** (617) 748-2000 - **Website:** [https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-children-families](https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-children-families) - **Office Locations:** Statewide offices available, find local offices on the website. - **Services Provided:** Licensing for foster parents, case management, financial support for foster families, and adoption services. - **Massachusetts Alliance for Families (MAFF):** - **Phone:** (508) 888-0156 - **Website:** [https://www.maff1.org](https://www.maff1.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, training, and support for foster and adoptive parents in Massachusetts. ## Regional Foster Care Services ### Greater Boston Area - **Children's Services of Roxbury** - **Phone:** (617) 445-6655 - **Website:** [https://www.csrox.org](https://www.csrox.org/) - **Office Location:** 520 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 - **Specialized Services:** Foster care placement, youth mentorship, family reunification support. ### Western Massachusetts - **The Village for Families and Children** - **Phone:** (413) 478-9414 - **Website:** [https://www.thevillage.org](https://www.thevillage.org/) - **Office Location:** Springfield, MA - **Specialized Services:** Support for youth aging out of foster care, educational assistance, and therapeutic programs. ### Central Massachusetts - **LUK, Inc.** - **Phone:** (800) 579-0000 - **Website:** [https://www.luk.org](https://www.luk.org/) - **Office Location:** Fitchburg, MA - **Specialized Services:** Foster care services, family stabilization programs, and training for foster parents. ## Reporting and Emergency Support - **Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org](https://www.childhelp.org/) - **When to Call:** To report abuse or neglect of children in foster care. ## Online Resources - **Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE):** - **Website:** [https://www.mareinc.org](https://www.mareinc.org/) - **Features:** Information about foster care adoption in Massachusetts, webinars, and family matching tools. ## Educational Resources - **Foster Care Essentials (Foster Coalition):** - **Website:** [https://www.fostercoalition.com](https://www.fostercoalition.com/) - **Description:** Guides for foster parents, resources for youth aging out, and advocacy materials. ## Additional Support - **Treehouse Foundation:** - **Phone:** (413) 437-0711 - **Website:** [https://www.treehousefoundation.net](https://www.treehousefoundation.net/) - **Services Provided:** Housing assistance, community-based support for foster families, and intergenerational programs. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families at (617) 748-2000 or visit their website._