Jose, 15, loves to visit new places.

Jose is a happy kid that loves to joke around with others. He is a great artist and specifically loves to paint. Jose also enjoys board games, listening to music and playing video games. He spends a great deal of time outdoors and loves visiting new places. When first meeting Jose, he is a bit shy, but upon getting to know him, he is very talkative and opens up easily. Jose strongly benefits from his close connections; he is very sweet and caring about others.

Jose is in junior high school at his local public school. He overall receives average grades and has positive peer relationships. Jose also has a connection with his guidance counselor and teachers, and looks for extra support from them when needed

Jose has done well being placed in a family setting and is looking forward to finding the right home for him. He would benefit from having a male role model, potentially an older brother. Jose benefits from structure and routine and will thrive in an environment that can incorporate that into his daily life.

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.

This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Monday’s Child: Jose, 15, is a happy kid that loves to visit new places