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It’s National Adoption Month! During November, MARE is recognizing some of Michigan’s Outstanding Adoptive Families. We’re also featuring some of the youth who’re still waiting for their forever family.
We hosted this year's Michigan Heart Gallery Grand Opening remotely on September 12, 2020. You can view the video of the event below.
20 youth in 2020 are sharing their stories with potential adoptive familes.
This program is for families who have been matched with a child from the MARE website and who are in the process of moving forward with an adoption.
Adoption Navigators are experienced adoptive parents who offer guidance and personal knowledge to potential adoptive families.
We’re sure you’ll flip for Le-Asia, who showcases her cartwheeling and cooking skills so a forever family understands her creative and down-to-earth personality.
There are 305 children looking for a home
More than 3,000 children in Michigan are waiting for permanent, loving homes to call their own each year. Are you ready to learn more? Click here to download an information packet.
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There are 305 children looking for a home