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Ways to Support CFCS this Fall
Today we want to share some fun ways you can help us change the lives of those in need for the better!
How Do You Teach a Youth in Foster Care to Meet Milestones?
Intensive Foster Care social worker Hannah Bowe shares her experiences helping youth in foster care navigate their transition out of the system into adult independence.
Celebrating A Successfully Completed Virtual Parenting Journey Course
Congratulations to our 10 Parenting Journey graduates!
How One Young Person Can Start a Movement
TLC resident Beckey came to America from Ethiopia less than two years ago. Beckey, upset by the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, hated that she didn’t feel safe around police in America. So she reached out to her local police station to ask if they would work with her to create a safer community.
Isaiah, an Independent Living Resident, Makes Dean’s List at the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology
Isaiah is enrolled in the HVAC program at BFIT, and has lived in our Independent Living Program for one year.
Spotlight on CFCS: Colleen McGowan
We’re highlighting the rich experiences and perspectives our staff bring to the office with a series on the blog called “Spotlights on CFCS”. Today we’re celebrating Colleen McGowan, our Intensive Foster Care Program Director!
Mother-Daughter Foster Care Team Wins the 2020 Vivienne Campbell Award
Winners of the Vivienne Campbell Award go above and beyond for every youth who stays with them while in foster care. This year, the award was presented to Veronica and her daughter Paula.
Thank You for Joining Us at Our Virtual Annual Meeting!
If you didn’t get a chance to attend, don’t worry - you can now watch all seven of our program presentations on our YouTube channel!
Steve and Mary Ellen Melaragni Win the Ted Rose Award for Outstanding Service
This award recognizes those who help make our community an especially supportive, positive space for everyone we serve. Congratulations to Steve and Mary Ellen!
This October 1, Eat Pizza to Support CFCS at Blaze Pizza!
To participate, enter code 1154A into the ‘Promo Code’ field at checkout when you order online!
Jasmine Rookard Promoted to Young Parents Support Program Coordinator
Jasmine steps into this role after serving as a Family Support Specialist. Congratulations, Jasmine!
What Permanency Means for Residents of Putnam Place
What does permanency mean for the young men who live in our group home? Today, we talk about where our residents come from and how we support them in achieving permanency.
A New Bike for Justice
Justice, one of the youth in our Intensive Foster Care program, has been working to build his own financial stability and his own permanency.
You’re invited to join us (via Zoom) at our 147th Annual Meeting!
The Annual Meeting will be held over Zoom on Thursday, September 10 from 7 to 8 PM. If you’d like to join us, send an email to event@helpfamilies.org and we’ll share the link to attend with you!
Spotlight on CFCS: Our Independent Living Program
For over 10 years, the Independent Living program has provided apartments to youth ages 18 to 22 who are aging out of the foster care system and need support before they are totally ready to go out on their own.
We’re Hosting Virtual Parenting Journey Classes Starting September 29!
Find out how you can sign up for our next series of Parenting Journey classes today!
Thank You to Our Sponsors, Who Help Us Serve the Community!
Today we wanted to thank three wonderful sponsors for their support that allows CFCS to continue to serve our clients at the level of excellence that they deserve and have come to expect.