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Eat at Sacco's Bowling and Flatbread on March 3 to Support CFCS!
From 5:00 PM until closing on March 3, $3.50 from each large pizza purchased and $1.75 from each small pizza purchased will be donated to CFCS! No time to dine in? Takeout and delivery orders count too!
What Permanency Means to Adopted Youth
Today in the third installment of our “What Permanency Means…” series, we explore what permanency means for youth who are adopted from foster care.
#ThankYouFriday: Many Helping Hands
Thank you to Many Helping Hands, who recently donated some creative and generous items to us as part of their Cambridge MLK Day of Service effort!
CFCS Awarded $255,000 Grant from Liberty Mutual to End Youth Homelessness
We’re excited to announce that CFCS has been awarded a grant of $255,000 from Liberty Mutual to support our permanency efforts!
The Shining Stars of January
Congratulations to January’s Shining Stars, Wilbert Handfield and Andrea Rosenstein!
Announcing the New Members of our Board of Directors!
We are proud to announce the three new members of our Board of Directors: Joe Giso, Beth Simon and Susan Spurlock!
Thank you for supporting us through the Star Market GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Program!
Thank you to everyone who supported us through the Porter Square Star Market’s GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS program in December! Good news: you can also support us through this program in February!
An Update on Fred at the Patriots Game
We have an update about Fred, the 12-year-old in foster care who just wanted to see a Patriots game. Thanks to his social worker, One Simple Wish and the Rise Above Foundation, Fred got to see a Pats game for Christmas!
Spotlight on CFCS: Natalie Muchnick
We’re highlighting the rich experiences and perspectives our staff bring to the office! Today’s post focuses on Natalie Muchnick, Developmental Disabilities Program Case Manager.
Young Women and CFCS Come Together for “I Am Why” Workshop
We recently collaborated with our new partners I Am Why to host a self-empowerment workshop for the young moms we work with.
Celebrating a Parenting Journey Graduation at CFCS
After 12 weeks of hard work and dedication, we graduated 15 enthusiastic parents from our Parenting Journey class this December.
Announcing: Weekend Family Connections!
We are proud to announce a new collaboration between CFCS, Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange and the Department of Children and Families to find nurturing adoptive homes for youth in foster care!
CFCS Office Closed During Holidays
Our main office will be closed starting at 3 PM on Tuesday, December 24 and will remain closed through Friday, December 27. Previously scheduled meetings and supervised visits on Thursday and Friday will be honored.
Director of Family Services Sarah Medrano-Palmer Recognized at MARE Symposium
Congratulations to Sarah!
What Permanency Means for the Young Parents and Independent Living Residents We Support
In our second installment of our “What Permanency Means…” series, we’re exploring what permanency means to the young parents and adults we serve in our Young Parents Support and Independent Living programs.
Our Developmental Disabilities Program Adult Clients Give Back to the Community
Recently, our Developmental Disabilities Program Adult Social Group shopped for and wrapped presents for clients in our other programs.
Our holiday season is brighter with the support of our partners!
Thank you to everyone who helped make the holidays of the families we serve a little brighter this year!
What Permanency Means for Family Support & Stabilization
In this first installment of our “What Permanency Means…” series, we’re looking at what permanency means for the parents, caregivers and children we work with in our Family Support & Stabilization program.