NEWS & MEDIA
CVS Health Foundation awards $2 million in Hometown Fund grants
The CVS Health® Foundation today announced it awarded $2 million in grants as part of its 2023 Hometown Fund to support its neighbors and communities. These investments will strengthen organizations in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island working to increase access to equitable health care and address health-related social needs that are a result of underlying social determinants of health.
Fairfield Lifestyle Magazine:
Front Page Feature!
We're thrilled to unveil Fairfield Lifestyle's November Issue! At the heart of this edition is Children in Placement's vital mission, and we're deeply grateful for this incredible opportunity.
FOR THE PEOPLE PODCAST ON 99.1 PLR
Children in Placement's Development Director, Tara Murray sat down with Connoisseur Media's Public Affairs Director, John Voket to discuss CIP's mission, how the community can get involved, and our upcoming "A Taste of CIP" event!
COMCAST NBCUNIVERSAL ANNOUNCES $2.475 MILLION IN UNRESTRICTED GRANTS TO 81 NONPROFITS
Comcast NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal Local, a division of NBCUniversal that includes NBC/Telemundo owned stations, today announced that 81 nonprofits will receive a combined total of $2.475 million in unrestricted grants to support nonprofit organizations that are helping to improve their local communities with unique and innovative programming in three grant categories including Next Generation Storytellers, Youth Education & Empowerment, and Community Engagement.
WICC "MELISSA IN THE MORNING" RADIO INTERVIEW
CIP's Development Director, Tara Murray was live on-air with Melissa in the Morning to provide an overview of Children in Placement and discuss our upcoming event, "A Taste of CIP."
CT PUSHES INCREASED SUPPORT FOR YOUTH TRANSITIONING OUT OF FOSTER CARE
Nonprofit Children in Placement is among the groups that’s working to make the transition out of care easier for foster kids. They’ve started a mentoring program that pairs a community volunteer with a young person, often years before the child turns 18.
CHILDREN IN PLACEMENT SEEKS VOLUNTEERS TO SUPPORT BEST INTERESTS OF CONNECTICUT'S NEGLECTED YOUTH
(May 3, 2023) CIP’s volunteers protect children in a variety of situations. A majority of these are Guardians ad Litem, who advocate for children in the courts. The organization’s Youth Sponsors mentor those aging out of the child welfare system by providing teens support as they transition into adulthood...
THIS CT AGENCY EMPOWERS CHILD VICTIMS OF ABUSE
Children in Placement's Executive Director, Janet Freimuth joined Comcast Newsmakers Host, Jenny Johnson for an in-depth interview about CIP's critical mission and the role they play in the child welfare system.
(April 20, 2023): For nearly 50 years, one organization has made it its mission to act as a voice for those who are not often heard: children. Since 1979, Children in Placement has advocated for victims of abuse and neglect in Connecticut’s child welfare system.
CIP relies on a dedicated team of volunteers that protect children’s best interests in a variety of situations. A majority of these are Guardians ad Litem, who advocate for children’s needs in the courts. The organization’s Youth Sponsors mentor those aging out of the system, providing them support as they to transition into adulthood...
CHILDREN IN PLACEMENT HOSTS SUCCESSFUL "FRIENDRAISER!"
On March 31st, Children in Placement hosted "Hearts for Hartford," a friendraiser event that took place at the Pond House Cafe in Hartford, CT. This free community event welcomed over 70 guests, which included local business and political leaders. School of Rock provided guests with amazing entertainment, while guests networked and learned about the critical services Children in Placement provides to the community...
CHILDREN IN PLACEMENT HAS REBRANDED!
The visual captures CIP’s goals of helping children reach their dreams (circle), with the support (heart) of our volunteer Guardians ad Litem (GALs) and Transition to Adulthood Youth Sponsors. CIP’s aim is to help each child we serve reach their full potential (star). The 5-points on the star represent CIP’s commitment to provide each child: individual assessment, appropriate services, education, safe, secure homes, and a stable transition into adulthood...
MEET CHILDREN IN PLACEMENT’S NEW BOARD CHAIRMAN, HOWIE ALTMAN!
Howie Altman is the CEO of Perceiver AI and the Managing Partner of Actualize. He co-founded Perceiver AI, where their mission is to elevate the science of artificial intelligence. Their goal is to have a meaningful and massive impact on industries and address the world's toughest problems, especially those for which neural network-based technologies are not well suited.
Howie also co-founded Actualize in 2018, a unique and affordable NYC-based consultancy after seeing the large gap that existed in the startup market - whereby too many great ideas fail to win because of a dearth of experienced, highly capable technical co-founders and CTOs. Today, Actualize serves as a fractional CTOs and deliver high-caliber product engineering teams to some of the most revolutionary startups.
Howie is a business-driven technology executive and entrepreneur possessing proven expertise, an exceptional track record spanning 20 years, and the ability to align technology with business priorities. He is a visionary manager and leader with a rare aptitude for turnarounds and transformations, including proven leadership shaping and growing teams of up to 150.