Massachusetts Mentor
Founded in 1980, Massachusetts MENTOR is a leading home- and community-based human services provider. We offer innovative programs to children with emotional and behavioral challenges and their families, and to adults and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities and medically complex needs. Through a range of personalized supports, we empower the individuals and families we serve to learn, grow and thrive. Our services include foster care, behavioral health as well as supports for seniors, people with disabilities, brain injury, and a wide range of other needs.Massachusetts MENTOR is committed to the health and safety of those in our care, our team members, and our communities. We continue to implement protocols consistent with current guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health departments.
Services and information
- Kinship / Relative Care
- Traditional Foster Care
- Specialized / Therapeutic Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
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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Nov 27, 2019
I love Mentor. I am a foster parent and love all the support. Everyone working here cares about children. If you are considering being a foster parent, this the place to start.