Ascentria Community Services, Inc. Adoption Program
What does "Ascentria" mean? We define it as "rising together." At Ascentria Care Alliance (formerly Lutheran Social Services of New England), we are called to strengthen communities by empowering people to respond to life’s challenges.
Our Vision - We envision thriving communities where everyone has the opportunity to achieve their full potential regardless of background or disadvantage. Together with our partners, we inspire people to help one another reach beyond their current circumstances and realize new possibilities.
Our Mission - We are called to strengthen communities by empowering people to respond to life’s challenges.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- Adoption
Requirements to become a foster parent
Your local DCF or foster agency offers various services for foster children and families. Parents have access to training and educational resources as well as support groups.
Foster children also have health insurance covered. The DCF provides foster families with a stipend to cover care needs like food and board. The state also offers a clothing allowance every three months that helps to reimburse parents.
A case worker visits resources families every other month or as needed, and children in foster care are also assigned a social worker. These resources are invaluable points of contact for foster parents.
Local support organizations provide further support, such as resources and helplines. Foster families in Massachusetts also form groups to assist one another, share stories, and give advice. It's an excellent opportunity to create new connections and learn more as a parent.
Ratings and Reviews
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Dec 12, 2019
I am a birthmother who used these services. Since the rebranding of Lutheran Services as Ascentria has taken place the thoughtless nature in which they treat birthmothers is sickening. I have been reaching out for years after my open adoption updates suddenly stopped coming. I was told my contact person might have changed and they maybe made a mistake but they dont know. In the mean time i have called, emailed, facebooked all of it and they never call even after asking for my number in a facebook email, which i have given numerous times. I urge all birthmothers to use a more caring and honest agency.