News Releases
Child Welfare Professionals Examine Impact of Federal Legislation on Vermont
April 27, 2009National child welfare experts will join with state officials, advocates, and practitioners to gain a deeper understanding of the landmark Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 and how it can be implemented effectively in Vermont.
Tags: permanence, foster care, fostering connections to success act, vermont, subsidized guardianship, relative caregivers
Casey Family Services Staffer Adding Voice of Foster and Adoptive Parents to Blog for Maine Moms
April 13, 2009Rana O'Connor, a foster and adoptive parent recruiter for Casey Family Services, is celebrating her first anniversary as a featured blogger on Raising Maine, an online resource for moms produced by MaineToday.com. Through her regular posts, she shares her experience of helping connect children from foster care to lifelong families.
Tags: foster and adoptive parent recruitment, maine
2009 Diversity Journey Conference Starts April 30 in Manchester, New Hampshire
April 06, 2009Casey Family Services is presenting its sixth annual Diversity Journey Conference on April 30, 2009, at the Radisson Hotel, Manchester, New Hampshire. The event, with its "A Lifelong Trip" theme, challenges and inspires participants in their daily lives and in their professional endeavors with regards to diversity and cultural competence.
Tags: new hampshire, diversity
Casey Family Services Relocating Bridgeport Division to Downtown District
April 06, 2009The Bridgeport Division of Casey Family Services will relocate its current offices from Reservoir Avenue to 775-779 Main Street. The division will occupy the entire building, representing 21,000 square feet. Located across from The Barnum Museum, this project will involve major renovation and hopes to revitalize the Downtown Business District. Renovations are expected to begin by June and extend into the Fall for an end-of-year occupancy.
Tags: bridgeport, connecticut
Rhode Island Foster Kids Need Families: Families Like Yours
March 18, 2009A new recruitment campaign for foster and adoptive parents from the Annie E. Casey Foundation/Casey Family Services highlights everyday family life to find homes for children and teens in Rhode Island.
Tags: foster care, foster and adoptive parent recruitment, rhode island