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18 Degrees October Highlights: Annual Meeting, Special Events & News to Celebrate!
REGISTER NOW! 18 Degrees Offers Foster Parent Info Sessions Learn More & Register Here Check out the October Calendar of Events in the 18 Degrees Family Resource Center We have a fantastic lineup of groups and programs designed to support mothers, fathers, and kinship caregivers. Whether you’re looking for community connections, parenting …

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Community Invited to Info Sessions on Becoming a Foster Parent 
18 Degrees is excited to announce a series of informative sessions for individuals and families interested in becoming foster parents. Interested parties can select from information sessions held virtually with registration options below. Foster care plays a crucial role in providing safe, nurturing environments for children who have experienced trauma and instability. The need for …

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August 2025 Children in Foster Care Need Our Help
Our Children Need Us At 18 Degrees we affirm our collective responsibility as a society to keep children safe and protect their well-being. In Massachusetts, anywhere from 8,000 – 9,000 children experience foster care each year. However, there are only about 5,500 licensed foster homes statewide. Fewer foster homes leads to less stability …

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18 Degrees October Highlights: Annual Meeting, Special Events & News to Celebrate!

Community Invited to Info Sessions on Becoming a Foster Parent

August 2025 Children in Foster Care Need Our Help

Community Invited to Info Sessions on Becoming a Foster Parent 