Foster and Adoptive Parent Support

Kid's Net
Through the Kid's Net Program, under contract with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families, MSPCC gives support to foster, adoptive and kinship parents who care for children in DCF custody. Services include training, family respite, childcare, camp scholarships and a 24 hour HelpLine
Click here to view the Department of Children and Families September 2010 to January 2011 training schedule.

KINnections
As part of the Kid's Net program, KINnections focuses on providing support and respite to grandparents with permanent custody of their grandchildren and other family members with custody of kin.  The program provides support groups, informational resources, and camp scholarships.

Massachusetts Alliance for Families (MAFF)
MAFF is an advocacy association dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for children who cannot live with their biological families and the families who care for them. Through Kid's Net, MSPCC provides support and staffing of MAFF.

Adoptive Families Together (AFT)
AFT is a statewide network of adoptive families that provides peer support to families with complex issues. AFT parent support meetings provide pre- and post-adoptive information, education, and general support for families touched by adoption.