Children and Family Institute in Corsicana is a new nonprofit organization providing community support services and resources to families. The business settled into its 3201 W. Seventh Ave., Ste. 100 location in February, though it didn’t officially open its doors to the public until April 17.
Sitting with assistant program manager Kesha Perry, family care manager Cristal Ontiveros, and administrative assistant/family case manager Esmerelda Moreno, the three women who run CFI are enthusiastic in providing essential services to parents in Navarro County.
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