FW: Message from Commissioner McClain re: DCF Youth Summit

 

 

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From: Bennard, Mary Ellen (DCF)
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 12:17 PM
To: Bennard, Mary Ellen (DCF)
Subject: Message from Commissioner McClain re: DCF Youth Summit

 

Yesterday’s annual Youth Summit was a great success and resulted in a great deal of positive media coverage about the event and the great work that DCF staff are doing.  Links to a number of articles are provided below.  Please take a moment to read them when you can.

 

 

Ex-foster children laud experiences

Elaine Thompson, Worcester Telegram and Gazette, 7/20/12

http://www.telegram.com/article/20120720/NEWS/107209737/1003/NEWS03

 

Gov. Patrick at Youth Summit in Westborough

Elaine Thompson, Worcester Telegram and Gazette, 7/19/12

http://www.telegram.com/article/20120719/NEWS/120719468

 

Youth summit shows state is fostering success

Brad Petrishien, Metrowest Daily News, 7/20/12

http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x1052260372/Youth-summit-shows-state-is-fostering-success

 

Gov. At Westborough Foster Summit: We Have Great Expectations

John Swinconeck, Westborough Daily Voice, 6/19/12

http://northbridge.dailyvoice.com/news/gov-tells-foster-kids-we-have-great-expectations

 

Inspiring foster children to reach for their goals

Kristen Doucet, Worcester Ch3 and NECN, 7/20/12

http://www.necn.com/07/19/12/Inspiring-foster-children-to-reach-for-t/landing_newengland.html?blockID=743083&feedID=4206

 

 

Cayenne Isaksen

Director of Public Affairs

Department of Children & Families

600 Washington Street, 6th Fl.

Boston, MA 02111

(617) 748 2252