Announcing Leadership Change
Announcing the retirement of our CEO, Richard Stagliano, effective June 30, 2026, and recognizing and honoring Richard for his legacy of dedicated service.
Richard started his career at Family Counseling Service in 1981 as a therapist and the Associate Director of the small organization. In the years that followed, his role expanded and he facilitated a merger and the creation of Center For Family Services (CFS) in 1999 and was appointed as President/ Chief Executive Officer of the merged organization. Over the next two decades, Stagliano facilitated several additional mergers and acquisitions. Under Richard's leadership, Center For Family Services experienced rapid growth, taking on challenging work, expanding programs to best serve those in need, and fostering a culture of belonging. During his tenure, the CFS expanded from a small group of staff to a workforce of 1600 team members. Richard's dedication to the mission and his guidance and encouragement resulted in a strong workplace culture of shared commitment. The CFS team appreciates Richard's exceptional leadership and wishes him all the best in retirement.
The CFS Board of Trustees approved our President and Chief Strategy Officer, Merilee Rutolo, to take on the President & CEO role, effective July 1, 2026. Richard will support and remain on in an emeritus role to support the transition.
Retirement Celebration
A retirement celebration will be held in Richard's honor on Thursday, June 11, 2026. If you would like more information about this event, please contact Sabrina Alexander by phone at 856.408.3829 or via email at salexander@centerffs.org
Caring for the Future Fund
Gifts to the CFS Caring for the Future Fund are being accepted in Richard's honor. If you would like to donate to the Caring for The Future Fund in honor of Richard's legacy of service, please click the link below. Your gift will provide direct support to meet client assistance needs for children and families in need across NJ.
CFS Leadership
Center For Family Services' Executive Team, Board of Trustees, VP & Leadership Councils, policy councils and family, youth, and community led advisory committees focus on the design, delivery and direction of our program areas. Our stakeholders have a shared commitment to support and empower individuals, families, and communities to achieve a better life through vision, hope, and strength.
