New Families became a licensed nonprofit Foster Family Agency in June of 1998. Founder Janet Parske has served as the executive director for the past 20 years. With many years of experiencein the field of social services, she is well-known as an outspoken advocate of children’s rights. She is joined by a highly dedicated and experienced staff, who work individually and as a team to provide case management, advocacy, and outreach for the foster children and resourcefamilies served by New Families.