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Putnam Place’s Latest Outing: In The Treetops Of Massachusetts
Randi Souza, the Program Director for Putnam Place, is always organizing excursions like these because the opportunity to have fun and try new things is especially meaningful for residents in group homes!
Join Us This Saturday for City on a Hill's Foster Care and Adoption Seminar!
This exciting seminar is for anyone interested in learning more about the needs of children in our community as well as the many opportunities to step in and support those impacted by foster care.
This November, Support CFCS When You Shop at the Mt. Auburn Star Market!
This November, every time you purchase a $2.50 reusable GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Bag at the Star Market on Mt Auburn Street, $1 will be donated to us!
Sean Murphy Joins the CFCS Board of Directors
Sean Murphy, Director of Design and Construction at Liberty Mutual, is a versatile real estate professional with deep and varied experience spanning over 35 years in leadership roles
Spotlight on CFCS: Claralys Gonzalez
Claralys Gonzalez started at CFCS as an intern in 2020. Today, she’s a Family Support Specialist in our Family Support & Stabilization program, who dreams of providing more therapeutic services to Spanish-speaking and immigrant communities!
Intensive Foster Care Hosts Awesome Movie Night
Our Intensive Foster Care Program recently hosted a movie night for youth in our care and their siblings in different foster homes to relax and have fun!
CFCS Recognized as One of America’s Most Adoption-Friendly Workplaces for Eighth Year
We are proud to continue to be part of this list of amazing workplaces who strive to make adoption and foster care supported options for every working parent.
Executive Director Bob Gittens Accepts $50,000 Donation from Cambridge Savings Bank
Cambridge Savings Bank’s continued investment in our agency and the communities of Greater Boston are a testament to their values as a local bank.
Enjoy our 2021 Annual Meeting Online!
Missed our Annual Meeting? You can now enjoy the full program online!
A Quinceañera for Kristina
16-year-old Kristina recently celebrated her quinceañera with her foster parents Carlotta and Kwesi. It was an outstanding way to incorporate Kristina’s culture into their lives together as a foster family!
CFCS Sends Record Number of Kids in Foster Care to Sibling Connections Camp!
Sibling Connections hosts a summer camp where siblings separated from each other in foster care spend a week together, reconnecting and having fun. This year, five groups of siblings in our foster care program attended, a new CFCS record!
Catherine Martin Promoted to Communications Manager
Catherine steps into this role after working as CFCS’s Communications and Development Coordinator in our Advancement Department for the past two and a half years.
Spotlight on CFCS: Garaudie Lenescat
“I like to think of milieu counselors as the foundation of the house. We support the residents emotionally, physically, with whatever they need.” Garaudie Lenescat shares what she does as a Lead Milieu Counselor at our group home for young women ages 16-21, Teens Learning Choices.
Seven of Our Favorite TLC Successes Of 2021 (So far)
Teens Learning Choices, our group home for young women ages 16 to 21, has seen some fantastic improvements over the past year! Here are seven awesome successes our residents at TLC have been experiencing recently.
Assistant Program Director of our Family Support & Stabilization Program Thara Young Earns Her MSW
Thara Young is a dedicated and passionate social worker who has been with us since 2014. Recently, she earned her MSW from Boston University! Congratulations, Thara!
You’re invited to CFCS’s Annual Meeting 2021!
Our virtual Annual Meeting will be on September 9 from 7 to 8:15. After our program, there will be opportunity for discussion and Q&A with CFCS staff! Register today at https://www.yot.me/events/9514
Thank You to Alexandria Real Estate Equities and Cambridge Landscape Co.!
We want to give a very special thanks to Alexandria Real Estate Equities and Cambridge Landscape Co. for sponsoring our virtual Gala this year, despite the challenges the pandemic has brought!
Spotlight on CFCS: Lidia Rodriguez
“I work in-depth with families, sit down and have a conversation with them, help them set goals and make up a plan to reach their goals. That, to me, is amazing.” Lidia Rodriguez shares how she became a Family Support Specialist in our Developmental Disabilities Program.