Waiting Child Profiles

Learn about the youth in CFCS care who are awaiting adoption. All of the children profiled on this page are in the custody of the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families, work directly with CFCS, have a goal of adoption, and are waiting for a family to call their own. Learn more about each child by clicking below.

Meet the Waiting Youth
We're Proud of Our Partners!

We're proud to partner with local and national organizations to further our work and improve our practices every day. Without them, we couldn't do what we do!
Join the CFCS Team!

Interested in making a positive difference in others' lives and bettering your community? CFCS could have the job for you! We're always looking for talented and compassionate additions to our growing team of professionals. Click below to see current openings.

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Permanency Priority

The CFCS Permanency Priority enhances all agency programming through re-envisioning our focus on permanency to achieve even more positive outcomes for each youth that we serve.

Learn more about the Permanency Priority
3 Pillars of the CFCS Mission

Our work in the community is founded on 3 core principles: we help families PROTECT, NURTURE, and LAUNCH children into successful adulthood. Click to learn more about our programs and services.

Overview of Programs
For Every Child, A Loving Family

Permanency is our goal whenever possible. Finding a caring adult and loving family for every child we serve is our utmost priority.

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Thank You to the Cummings Foundation!

CFCS is honored to be one of 100 local nonprofits to receive a $100,000 grant from the Cummings Foundation!

About Cummings Foundation
A Forever Family

Finding children and youth a permanent or "forever" family and support system is the main goal of our Adoption program. Learn more about becoming an adoptive parent and the impact you can have on a child's life.

Learn more about Adoption
New backpacks, new supplies, all smiles.

Our residential programs help young men and women prepare for aging out of foster care and successfully transition into adulthood.

learn more about residential programs
Young Professionals Council

Throughout the year, the YPC will have events and other engagement opportunities to help support CFCS programs serving children and families in more than 100 Massachusetts communities.

Get Involved

OUR MISSION:

To provide high quality support and advocacy for children, adults, and families to develop and nurture safe, permanent relationships and maximize individual growth.

Open Your Home To A Child

The need for loving, nurturing caretakers is greater than ever. CFCS recruits and supports new families who can provide transitional and/or permanent care for children who have been referred to the state foster care system. Learn more.

Lend A Hand

Become a CFCS volunteer! We are a small nonprofit with a broad constituency, and we depend on help from volunteers who provide their time or expertise to help with facilities, events and our holiday gift drive. Find out more.

Share Your Story

Serving the community for over 140 years, CFCS has an ever-expanding archive of inspiring stories from our youth, families, staff, donors, and volunteers. We want to hear from you: how did CFCS touch your life? Tell us here.