How is St. John Bosco Child & Family Services different from other foster care agencies in our area?
RF: There are many differences between our agency and those in our region. First, we are over one hundred years younger than any other agency in our region. Second, we were able to approach parenting and care using a very personal and relationship-based approach that large organizations today try very hard to create for themselves. He hugged our children in a time when many agencies did not allow ‘PC’ (physical contact). We read to the little ones at night, cheered for them at their little league games, and went to extreme measured to ensure our teens did not feel stigmatized in school and community settings. Most importantly, we are small and able to provide highly individualized support to each child and family in our care. ECS: What areas and populations do you serve in our community? RF: Most of our children come from within a 60-mile radius, the majority being from Ulster and Orange counties. ECS: Can you lead us through the process? How do you identify the needs of a given family
