Author name: Mariana Sousa

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Manuel’s Story

When Manuel arrived at a Boston hospital in 2023, it was because of severe back pain. Tests revealed prostate cancer that had metastasized to his spine. By then, he had been living on the margins for years: first in the shelter system, then in permanent supportive housing. Neighbors noticed when he stopped coming out of […]

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From CPS to PGS: How Betsy Frye Brings Heart to Guardianship

When it comes to being a Care Manager at Public Guardian Services, Betsy Frye is clear: “It’s the only agency I’d ever work for. We’re social workers first.”  Betsy’s career began far from elder care. Before joining PGS, she spent twenty years in Child Protective Services, worked in a therapeutic preschool, and supported children and

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