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Children's Aid & Family Service
History
1876 – Founded as the Fitchburg Benevolent Union whose mission was to give constructive help to individuals and families; to help others to help themselves.
1891 – Fitchburg Benevolent Union became Associated Charities which worked to relieve poverty, dependency, and other family challenges.
1897 – Moved to 47 Holt Street in Fitchburg.
1909 – Susan Cushing Dickinson, daughter of Joseph Cushing, donated her former home at 47 Holt Street to Associated Charities for the care and protection of needy children.
1921 – Associated Charities became the Family Welfare Association of Fitchburg which offered constructive help to dependent persons looking toward rehabilitation, and provided personal counseling along with financial assistance.
1946 – The name Family Welfare Association of Fitchburg was changed to Family Service of Fitchburg that provided personal counseling, financial assistance, Traveler’s Aid, and Assistance in using other community services.
1954 – The current name, Children’s Aid & Family Service was selected after the merger of Family Service of Fitchburg with Wachusett Children’s Aid Society.
Children's Aid & Family Service
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