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Interview with a Foster Dad: Eric President
Longtime foster parent Eric President shares some amazing wisdom from his 11 years as a foster dad.
Showing Up for Pride
The Boston community couldn’t gather for Pride this year, but that didn’t stop us from celebrating Pride Month!
In Memory of George Floyd
Our Executive Director Bob Gittens issues a statement on in response to the killing of George Floyd and the current social climate.
Maggie Smith Promoted to Family Support & Stabilization Coordinator
Congratulations to Maggie!
Announcing Families Moving Forward, a New Program to Help Low-Income Families in Cambridge
This program will provide one-on-one mentoring, financial guidance and even a matched savings program to low-income families in Cambridge.
Bob Gittens Speaks On How CFCS Has Protected Our Communities for Webinar Panel
Recently, our Executive Director Bob Gittens joined other Massachusetts non-profit leaders to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on our organizations and our clients.
Celebrating Foster Parents for Foster Parent Appreciation Month
We’re in awe of how our foster parents have handled quarantining with their families, and all the hard work they’ve been doing to keep youth in foster care safe.
#ThankYouThursday: Silver Lining Mentoring
Silver Lining Mentoring donated six laptops to our group home residents to help them get through quarantine!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
Demystifying Adoption from Foster Care, Part 2
Adoption social worker Andrea Rosenstein is back to bust more myths about adoption!
#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!
Demystifying Adoption from Foster Care, Part 1
Adoption social worker Andrea Rosenstein busts some commonly believed myths about adoption!
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!
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!