Home Study Program

Florence Crittenton League of Lowell provides a Massachusetts home study and post-placement supervision for couples/singles adopting through in-state and out -of-state agencies. we strive to ensure that our home study program provides a comfortable, positive learning experience for its participants and that children are placed in loving homes.

Click here to find out more about what the home study consists of, what the format is and the requirements for adoptive homes.

Adoption Services

Our agency's staff offers both birth and adoptive couples/singles the opportunity to discuss and evaluate our current adoption programs. Here at Florence Crittenton you can explore and compare different kinds of adoption:

Identified and Traditional

Birth Parents can take part in choosing prospective adoptive couples for their baby and can meet the prospective couples if desired. In addition, we offer assistance with birth costs and living expenses.

Overseas Programs

Florence Crittenton's highly trained, professional staff works with a number of orphanages in other countries to facilitate the adoption availability of children from other countries. Since these programs are subject to change, please check with our agency for a comprehensive list of overseas programs and related costs.

Adoptee Service & Assistance

To support the agency's belief that, if desired, one should be able to search for one's family, we offer information and support services to adult adoptees searching for birth family members. Our staff is sensitive to the people and issues involved and is skilled in helping adult adoptees throughout and beyond the search process.

Free Temporary Foster Care

Temporary foster care is available from our caring, supportive foster parents. Their patience and understanding go a long way in providing a loving, supportive home for babies and children in need of temporary care.

Baby Care Instruction

As part of the agency's support services, our experienced foster parents are available, as needed, to offer instruction in caring for a baby.

Support Groups

From time to time, support groups meet to discuss the needs of adoptive couples and/or adoptees.

Educational Forums

We offer support and information through planned meetings held twice a year. The meetings are conducted by the agency's board of directors and professional staff in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Expert speakers and an experienced panel are selected to address appropriate issues, and the meetings are open to anyone interested in Florence Crittenton's services and support. Perhaps you are just seeking information, or are looking for an opportunity to network with others. In any regard, we welcome your inquiries and invites you to join our group.

To apply to F.C.L. call (978) 452-9671 from Monday to Friday 9:00a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

You may also fill out an on-line form for more information to be mailed to you later.