Last month, the five Western Regional Community Connections Coalitions (CCCs) held their first stakeholder meeting. Steering committee members, caretakers, legislative representatives, and DCF area office representatives were present.
From left to right: Frank Martinez Lopez, Executive Director, Enlace de Familias, Jaysleen Gonzalez, Administrative Assistant, Holyoke Community Connections; Gabrielle Glasier, Community Connections Coordinator, North Adams Community Connections; Stacey Langknecht, Family Engagement Director, Brick House Community Connections; Heather Bialecki-Canning, Executive Director, North Quabbin Community Connections; Jasarah Burgos, Springfield Community Connections; and Tom Taffe, Executive Director Brick House