Help Stephanie raise money

This August, I will be running in the Falmouth Road Race with the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE). This is the first time the MARE team will be joining the race and I am honored to be part of the team. Each team member is making strides to make life-changing connections for children and teens in foster care. 

Knowing that every child needs a safe, loving, permanent family to thrive, I am running to raise $1,150 in support of MARE's work on behalf of the 1,150 Massachusetts youth who are currently in foster care with a goal of adoption. 

As many know, my connection to MARE is personal and close to my heart as I had the honor of adopting my son from foster care and he has changed my world in ways that are truly indescribable. I am constantly in awe of his strength, resilience, and love.

Why MARE's Work Matters

Right now, there are over 8,000 children in foster care across Massachusetts. Of those, 3,108 have a goal of adoption. 1,150 have no identified family or permanent home. 

Compared to youth who age out of foster care without a family, those who are adopted into permanent homes are:

-50% more likely to attend college

-50% less likely to be arrested

-47% less likely to experience homelessness 

-23% more likely to graduate from high school

MARE's work truly makes a difference and I want to thank you for any contribution.