According to Main State Ventures (MSV), Casey Family Services, the direct service agency of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, has signed a 10-year lease to relocate to 775-779 Main St. One of the leading child welfare organizations will take over the entire building, representing 21,000 s/f. Located across from The Barnum Museum, the project will involve major renovation including new interior construction fit-out as well as extensive façade improvements.
Renovations are expected to begin by June and extend into the fall for an end-of-year occupancy.
Currently located at 789 Reservoir Ave., Casey Family Services will move its entire 36-member staff to Main St., continuing to provide the same high quality services for vulnerable children, youth and families, particularly those involved with the foster care system. The office will be a meeting place for the community, including the foster and adoptive parents, as well as youth served by the agency. Casey Family Services also has been a key player in a local collaborative providing free tax preparation for low income individuals and families.
MSV acquired 775-779 Main St. as part of the People's United Bank downtown portfolio in November 2008.
The entire portfolio represents two prime city blocks including seven buildings totaling 255,000 s/f with 2.8 adjacent acres of developable land.