Earlier this month, Director Matthews was joined by Mayor Bowser and former CFSA Director Brenda Donald at the final status hearing of the LaShawn class-action lawsuit. The leadership team would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to CFSA’s staff, resource parents, partners, and community stakeholders who have worked together tirelessly to create an innovative and forward-thinking child welfare agency that protects children and supports families. Your dedication got us here, and your continued commitment will take us to new heights as we usher in a new era of child and family well-being.

**Please note that for Release 1, FACES will remain the system of record until STAAND eventually replaces it. Email questions to cfsa.STAANDsupport@dc.gov.

Last week, CFSA hosted a group of social workers from the Child Protective Services of Reykjavik, Iceland.

As they toured the building’s intentional spaces and learned about our practice and operations, our guests were impressed by the outcomes of our children and families—a direct representation of the hard work and dedication each of you puts forth every day.

To host its annual recognition event, CFSA took the party to Garfield Park. Decked in our CFSA t-shirts and representative garb, we line danced to Afrobeats and jammed with tunes provided by our very own Social Excellence Band. It felt great to get outside and enjoy some fun with the whole team, take a look at the vibrant colors and cultures of CFSA.

Partners for Kids in Care invites you to participate in CFSA’s annual food basket and holiday drives. Last year, the generosity of our community resulted in the collection of over 5,000 gifts and nearly 200 food baskets for families. With your help, we can serve even more households! Choose from one of several donation opportunities on the sponsorship form found here. If you have any questions, please contact the PFK at their new email address CFSA.PFK@dc.gov. 

Color Days Wrap-up

Many thanks to those who participated in this year’s "Color Day" initiative throughout the summer led by CFSA’s Health and Wellness Coordinator, Tracie Johnson. Bringing together staff from all different areas of the agency for camaraderie and fun is a joy. Check out CFSA's fashionable rainbow!

If you would like to book the first-floor conference room, you must submit a request to CMC.helpdesk@dc.gov at least one week before your desired date. Once General Services confirms your reservation, you will receive an email invitation. Accept it to secure the room. If you need help with setup or using the AV equipment. Complete a request in ACTs for help with setup or using the AV equipment. 

If you need general repairs, cleaning services, assistance with phones, or Language Access, please submit a request through ACTs.

A reminder that CFSA employees can email Director Matthews at AskDirectorCFSA@dc.gov. All CFSA team members are invited to submit questions, provide feedback, celebrate colleagues, and make recommendations. This inbox is fully operational and checked daily. Please note that this is an internal initiative designed to help address concerns and questions from CFSA employees only.