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Foster Parenting, the President Way
We sat down with Tara President to talk about her and her husband Eric's approach to foster parenting. Tara and Eric have been foster parents with CFCS for the past ten years.
The TLC Kitchen Renovation is Complete
The renovation, which was funded by a generous grant from the Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation, created more space in the kitchen for the residents to gather and eat together.
The Effect the Opioid Epidemic is Having on Children
Between March 2014 and February 2016, the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families removed more than 700 infants who were born drug-exposed from their families.
Generous Red Sox Ticket Donation Brings IFC Family to the Ballpark
Donations of tickets to fun experiences allow us to provide not just the baseline of good care for our families; they help us go above and beyond to brighten their lives in as many ways as we can.
A Dream Deferred?: Bob Gittens’s College Admissions Scandal Op-Ed Published in the Provider
Executive Director Bob Gittens wrote an op-ed reflecting on the vast disparities illuminated by the college admissions scandal, and how they relate to the experiences of the youth we serve who are aging out of the foster care system.
CFCS Receives Major Grant from the Clipper Ship Foundation for Permanency
We are pleased to announce that we have received a $73,500 grant from the Clipper Ship Foundation to support our efforts in fostering permanency for our residents at Teens Learning Choices!
Thara Young, Family Support & Stabilization Assistant Program Director, Awarded Scholarship from Providers' Council
We are pleased to announce that Family Support & Stabilization Assistant Program Director Thara Young has been awarded the 2019 Provider’s Council Graduate Leadership Scholarship!
Event Recap: The 2019 Intensive Foster Care Annual Meeting
Recently we brought all our foster parents under one roof for the Intensive Foster Care Annual Meeting.
CFCS Joins Forces with Local Cambridge Partners for the Community Benefits Fund
CFCS is proud partner with Just-A-Start and the City of Cambridge to help families break from the cycle of poverty and achieve upward mobility.
Andrea Ruiz Promoted to Family Support & Stabilization Coordinator
We are pleased to announce that Andrea Ruiz has been promoted to Family Support & Stabilization Coordinator!
Join Us for MAPP Training this Fall!
Email familyservices@helpfamilies.org or call 857-453-4061 to find out how to reserve your spot today!
CFCS at STEPS 2019
Our Young Parents Support staff was excited to attend this year's STEPS Celebration for young parents!
Our Adoption Story: The Tibbits-Nutt Family
We are proud to share the story of Monica and Lispeth Tibbits-Nutt's adoption of their baby daughter in their own words!
Amy, Gina and Rene's Story, Part Three
Amy and Gina have a special treat for the last part of their series on our blog: an exclusive interview with their son Rene.
A Small Family Makes Big Changes
With the help of our Family Support & Stabilization staff, a mom and daughter who were previously separated are now getting ready to reunify.
DJ's Story
For Reunification Month in June, we'd like to share the story of a hardworking young man who reunited with his family and found permanency.