Licensed Adoption Agencies in Massachusetts

Licensed Public Adoption Agency

Department of Social Services, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
[f,h,i,m] (No Fee Charged)

When using DSS, residents of Massachusetts MUST apply to the Adoption Unit in their geographical area. Contact the number listed below for information about the Adoption Unit closest to you.

The majority of children available through DSS are white school-age through teenage, school-age sibling groups, minority race children or those with physical, mental or emotional challenges. The majority of DSS children are placed as "Legal Risk Adoptions."

Boston Unit
Esquire Building
50b Park Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
617-822-4840

Southeast Unit
141 Main Street
Brockton, MA 02301
508-894-3830

Metro Unit
30 Mystic Street
Arlington, MA 02174
781-641-8200

Central Unit
340 Main Street, Suite 720
Worcester, MA 01608
508-929-2130

Northeast Unit
Everett Mills
15 Union Street, 2nd Floor
Lawrence, MA 01840
978-557-2700

West Unit
1537 Main Street, Second Floor
Springfield, MA 01103
413-452-3350

Click here to see our list of licensed private adoption agencies.