The Office of Foster Care and Adoption is driven by the principle that every child deserves a loving family. OFCA is dedicated to developing training and research that will help families and professionals improve the lives of children in adoptive and foster families. The Office of Foster Care and Adoption falls under the aegis of Commonwealth Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Commonwealth Medicine is a public, non-profit consulting organization guided by its mission to help state agencies and healthcare organizations optimize the effectiveness of healthcare initiatives that serve the underserved in their communities. Our innovative consulting and service models apply the knowledge and resources of the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

Areas of Excellence  

• Public Adoption and Foster Care 
• Medical and Behavioral Health Issues 
• Permanency for Children in Foster Care 

Learn More About Our Work 

• Education and Training 
• Research and Policy Analysis 

Adopting in Massachusetts 
As a public service, the Office of Foster Care and Adoption provides a copy of Adopting in Massachusetts free of charge to all interested prospective adoptive parents and professionals. To request your free copy, please email your request to the  Office of Foster Care and Adoption and include your name, postal mailing address and phone number. For more information, email the Office of Foster Care and Adoption or call  (508) 856-5397.