We Strive to Make a Difference
The Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families (CAFAF) makes a difference in the lives of foster, adoptive and relative caregivers by providing support, training, and advocacy. The Alliance works in partnership with child welfare professionals and the entire community to nurture child safety, well being, and stability.
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Donate to Foster and Adoptive Families
Monetary contributions to CAFAF will directly support our mission. The donations go toward a variety of needs for the organizations and the families we serve. Monetary donations work well for individuals who want to help but don’t have a lot of time to volunteer.
A Sincere Thank You From Our Staff!
The staff of the Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families (CAFAF) want to THANK YOU for ALL YOU DO!!!
Voluntary Care Management Program
The voluntary Care Management program serves families and youth with serious emotional challenges, mental illness and / or substance use disorders.
The goal is to support families by increasing their access to care.
✨Staff spotlight ✨
Name: Melissa Lombardo
Job Title: Bilingual Executive Administrative Assistant
One of Melissa’s passions is to work for mission-driven organizations such as CAFAF. As an adoptive and foster parent during her time spent living in Nicaragua it is only natural for Melissa to want to support others going through a similar process here in her home state of CT. Working for CAFAF has been a rewarding part of her life as she assists families in both English and Spanish, connecting them to services including the Children’s Hope Fund, Kid Hero, a knowledgeable buddy, a caring Liaison, an open adoption attorney, a post-licensing training module, or a fun family activity.
Fun Fact: In her free time Melissa is an avid reader, likes to spend time in nature, and loves to exercise to Zumba.
CAFAF thanks you for all your hard work, Melissa!
Congratulations!
Awesome job Melissa B Lombardo!!!
Congratulations Melissa! Proud of you!
Way to go Melissa!
Thank you Melissa for all your support!
Melissa you are one awesome 👏 person.. we appreciate you and very grateful to have you in our extended CAFAF family!! Thank you, for all you do for me!!
We love you being a part of our CAFAF family!!?
Margaret Doherty, Executive Director
Every morning I do the crossword puzzle in the Hartford Courant
I joined CAFAF as Interim Executive Director and loved it so much that I retired my law practice to stay as the Executive Director. I was a foster parent before adopting my son, I have a BSW and a Masters in Non-Profit Management and had represented CAFAF in some legal matters so I knew the organization well.
In my almost 10 years as Executive Director, I don’t believe 1 day has gone by without me hearing how much a CAFAF employee has provided much appreciated support to one of our families. And many days, I hear that more than one CAFAF staffer has helped one or more of our families. We are a dedicated bunch!
Thank you so much Margaret for all the hard work you do!
Well deserved❤️
Fantastic
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Thank you, Margaret! I adopted 3, and CAFAF has done a lot for me and my family!
Thank you Margaret for being there when I needed it ❤️
You lead by example serving all along the way
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