Child and Family Services of NH recently appointed Ron Cohen to the position of Senior Vice President / Chief Operating Officer.   In his role, Cohen will carry out the mission of CFS to advance the well-being of children and families by providing leadership and strategic expertise to the direct service program staff and the boards of directors and trustees as well as the human service community.

Cohen comes to Child and Family Services with a multi-faceted career that spans over 20 years in the fields of social services and high technology.  Most recently, he held directorial positions with Workplace Solutions EAP of Boston and Health Resources EAP of Natick, prior to which he worked as a clinical social worker with Metrowest Mental Health Association in Framingham, MA, and with Wayside Community Programs, a residential program for teens, in Marlboro, MA.  

In his first career, Cohen worked in the arena of sales and marketing and specifically as a marketing director for major high tech firms including Digital Equipment Corporation. 

Cohen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Northeastern University, where he majored in physics and minored in psychology, and a Master of Social Work degree from Boston University.   He is certified as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and is a member of the National Association of Social Workers. 

About his new role with CFS, Cohen says, “Child and Family Services’ reputation is certainly very well known.   The work is compelling and challenging and I am especially intrigued by the way this organization can make such a positive difference in so many people’s lives.  I am delighted to be back in human services, but am particularly privileged to have this opportunity to work with the great people at CFS.” 

Mike Ostrowski, President and CEO of Child and Family Services praises Cohen for “exceeding our expectations for this position.   With a history in clinical practice, residential services for adolescents, substance abuse treatment, inpatient and outpatient work, nonprofit customer service and two decades of management and operational experience, he is primed to be a leader at this organization.  I believe that our community will be impressed with his expertise as a manager, his ability to communicate, his commitment to children and families and his sincere warmth as an individual.”

Child and Family Services is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the well-being of children and families by providing an array of social services to strengthen family life and by promoting community commitment to the needs of children.  Annually, CFS serves approximately 18,000 people throughout New Hampshire and eastern Vermont through 16 sites.  Programs include:  adoption; child abuse prevention; counseling and therapy; home-based family strengthening and preservation services;  teen/youth development services;  adolescent risk behavior/substance abuse prevention, intervention and treatment; residential care for adjudicated youth; child advocacy; independent living services; elder care; prenatal care; foster care; services for children with developmental concerns; and a summer camp for disadvantaged youth.  CFS is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Children and Family Services and is a founding member of the Child Welfare League of America.  Child and Family Services, P.O. Box 448, 464 Chestnut St., Manchester, NH, 03105, 603-518-4000, www.cfsnh.org.