Introducing the Foster Families Pilot Program

Erik Holmgren, Program Manager

Foster Families Pilot

The Foster Families Pilot Program is a one-year pilot that connects Western Massachusetts Department of Children and Families offices and social workers with a contact person at participating cultural organizations in their region. Social workers and area offices will identify specific needs and opportunities, such as Sibling Saturdays or supervised visits, for DCF-engaged youth and families to engage with cultural organizations. We hope this pilot will unlock the power of culture for some of Massachusetts most vulnerable youth and families.

Participating organizations:

• Piti Theatre Company
• The Art Garden Inc
• Berkshire South Regional Community Center
• The Performance Project
• The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
• Community Music School of Springfield
• Enchanted Circle
• Berkshire Theatre Group
• Berkshire Pulse INC
• Jacob’s Pillow
• MASS MoCA
• The School for Contemporary Dance and Thought
• Barrington Stage Company
• Springfield Museums
• Orion Magazine
• Norman Rockwell Museum

Foster Families Pilot