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An Adoptive Family’s Unique Path to Getting to Know Each Other
The Moquins definitely have a unique adoption story: they met and got to know their pre-adoptive daughter over Zoom! Read how John and Alisha navigated getting to know their pre-adoptive daughter during quarantine.
Working with Birth Families as a Foster Parent
June is National Reunification Month! Today, we hear from Audanette, a foster parent who is a superstar at working with birth families to reunify them with their children.
Supporting Dads, with Family Support & Stabilization
We believe all parents deserve the opportunity to strengthen their skills and support networks. Today, we have a quick run-down of just some of the ways our FSS program supports dads!
We Need Masks!
Our families will need masks for their children as summer camps, daycares and schools begin to open.
Thank You to Our Sponsors, Who Keep Us Going!
In these trying times, it’s become clear that so many CFCS supporters believe in our mission and, despite the COVID-19 crisis and economic uncertainties, want to ensure that we can continue carrying out that mission.
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.