Happy New Year!

A New Year, A New Look!

From our Executive Director

Happy 2019!

After assuming the role of Executive Director only a few short months ago, I am excited to take CAP/Corbett to the next level. I am deeply committed to growing our efforts to find forever families for those children waiting the longest for a home of their own.

We have some exciting possibilities and prospects for the future, including more collaborations, greater visibility, and work on a new strategic plan to make it all happen. The year ahead promises to be an exciting one. Please join us as we begin our 2019 journey!

All my best,

Lauri McKnight

Introducing Preston...

Turning 12 this year, Preston is an energetic and happy young man. He enjoys super heroes and computer games. Although not a big fan of vegetables, Preston’s favorite food is pizza.

Preston needs a compassionate family willing to be his biggest advocates and support system to help him excel in life.

Are you the one? To enquire about Preston, email [email protected] or click here .

Photo by Britt Bee Photography

To Warm Your Heart:

the Kurmis Family

Anna and Bob Kurmis started the adoption process looking for a younger child to grow up with their son. While volunteering and mentoring foster children, they realized how many teenagers were waiting for a forever family, so they decided to adopt a teen .

The Kurmis family participated in the 2018 Heart Gallery Panel and has been involved in recruitment through radio and interviews. They continue to support perspective adoptive families starting the adoption process through CAP's Experienced Adoptive Parent Mentor (buddy system) Program.

In the News

Last week, Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) introduced legislation that would allow scores of state and county child welfare agencies to delay implementing a new federal law that promises to reshape foster care. Read more here .

Our Thanks to:

Causewave Community Partners for a productive and enlightening "Coffee and Conversation." We look forward to the possibility of working with them in the near future.

Upcoming Events:

MAPP training:

Thursdays, 6-9 pm, CAP/Corbett Office: 274 N. Goodman Street, Suite D103, Rochester, NY. These classes help prospective parents make an informed decision to pursue foster parenting or adoption. Read more here...