We are thrilled to announce that our board member, Barry Maloney, has been recognized by Worcester Business Journal as a 2025 Power 100 recipient! This well-deserved honor highlights his dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to making a difference in our community. Barry has been president of Worcester State University since 2011, focusing on student success, affordability, and campus development. Under his leadership, the university has expanded access to higher education and improved undergraduate enrollment. Our CEO, Angela Bovill, shares: "We are incredibly proud of Barry for this recognition. His passion and leadership have been instrumental in driving positive change, and this award is a testament to his hard work and vision." Please join us in celebrating this incredible achievement! (fb)

Everyone in the community can find ways to help children in foster care. In honor of Foster Care Month, consider becoming an official Friend of Foster Care! Friends of Foster Care subscribe to our quarterly e-newsletter and commit to helping us spread the word about the need for foster homes at Ascentria. Ascentria is urgently seeking caring adults willing to open up their homes as foster parents. While not everyone can be a foster parent, everyone can help spread the word to reach new families. How? Once subscribed, you can take action online such as forwarding our newsletters within your networks or sharing our #FosterCareFriday social media posts. You can even contact us about taking action in your local community, such as posting fliers on bulletins or co-hosting an info session in your workplace or local library! No matter what action you choose to take as a Friend of Foster Care, talking about foster care helps kids in foster care! Subscribe today to start taking action: https://mailchi.mp/a5d4493a9514/join-friends-of-foster-care #FosterCareFriday #AscentriaFosterCare #FosterCareMonth (fb)