Karen Stein 5/28/20 Karen Stein 5/28/20

#ThankYouThursday: Silver Lining Mentoring

Silver Lining Mentoring donated six laptops to our group home residents to help them get through quarantine!

Karen Stein 5/27/20 Karen Stein 5/27/20

A Kingly Approach to Fostering Youth During Quarantine

For Foster Parent Appreciation Month, we wanted to share the story of one family’s creative approach to raising foster children in quarantine.

Karen Stein 5/20/20 Karen Stein 5/20/20

CFCS Walks for Adoption Alongside MARE and Jordan’s Furniture

One of our favorite events of the year, the Jordan’s Furniture Walk/Run for Adoption, happened virtually this year - and we were so excited to join in on the fun!

Karen Stein 5/13/20 Karen Stein 5/13/20

CFCS Celebrates MAPP Class Graduation Over Zoom

Congratulations to our latest class of MAPP Graduates, who hung in there with us through their virtual graduation!

Karen Stein 5/11/20 Karen Stein 5/11/20

CFCS to Discuss Weathering COVID-19 with Other Nonprofit Leaders

On Tuesday, May 19, Bob Gittens will speak in an online panel with other nonprofit leaders about the impact of COVID-19 on our organizations.

Karen Stein 4/30/20 Karen Stein 4/30/20

A Message from Bob Gittens

These are stressful times for all of us, but extraordinarily so for those without means or support systems. Throughout everything, CFCS is working harder than ever to protect children and families in need.

Karen Stein 4/27/20 Karen Stein 4/27/20

Demystifying Adoption from Foster Care, Part 2

Adoption social worker Andrea Rosenstein is back to bust more myths about adoption!

Karen Stein 4/23/20 Karen Stein 4/23/20

#ThankYouThursday: The Benson Henry Institute

Thank you to the Benson Henry Institute at Mass General Hospital, who donated a free course of Positivity and Relaxation Training to our staff earlier this year!

Karen Stein 4/22/20 Karen Stein 4/22/20

Demystifying Adoption from Foster Care, Part 1

Adoption social worker Andrea Rosenstein busts some commonly believed myths about adoption!

Karen Stein 4/13/20 Karen Stein 4/13/20

Want to Foster or Adopt? Join Us for Virtual MAPP Training this Spring!

Despite the circumstances, you can still take your first steps towards becoming an adoptive or foster parent with our virtual MAPP classes, coming this May!

Karen Stein 4/10/20 Karen Stein 4/10/20

Putnam Place Resident Featured on WCVB-TV

We were so proud to see longtime Putnam Place resident Tony featured for rising above the odds and succeeding at school!

Karen Stein 4/1/20 Karen Stein 4/1/20

What Permanency Means to Residents at Teens Learning Choices

We try to guide and motivate our TLC residents as they create their own permanency. Specific permanency efforts look different for every resident, and we work with each of them to identify and build their own safety nets.

Karen Stein 3/16/20 Karen Stein 3/16/20

An Update from CFCS Regarding COVID-19

The health and safety of our clients, staff, friends and supporters continue to be our top priorities.

Karen Stein 3/13/20 Karen Stein 3/13/20

The Shining Stars of March

Congratulations to this month’s Shining Stars: Beckey Fischer and Tori Pangia!

Karen Stein 3/11/20 Karen Stein 3/11/20

UPDATE: Parenting Journey Classes Postponed Until the Summer

Parenting Journey brings parents together to create a support system for each other. Click to find out how to sign up for spring classes today!

Karen Stein 3/9/20 Karen Stein 3/9/20

Learning About Healthy Relationships with the Young Parents Support Program

This year, our Young Parents Support program turned Valentine’s Day into an opportunity for the young parents and adults we work with to learn about safe sex and healthy relationships!