Expanding our sense of possibility
Observing the sunlight as it comes through the clouds, pouring through a novel with a hot cup of tea, viewing an original Picasso, transforming from nervous to comfortable when someone discusses Shakespeare or Plato — these are all experiences students can have at The Care Center. Through the ages, the arts and humanities have broadened our horizons, engaged our minds, given us hope, and helped us imagine a future of possibility.
While preparing for college, young mothers study photography, draw, paint, create mixed media artwork, and build sculptures. They take field trips to area galleries and museums at Smith College, Amherst College, Mount Holyoke College, and MIT.
They write poetry and publish an annual anthology of student writing and artwork called Nautilus II. They meet visiting writers through our partnership with the Smith College Poetry Center including Junot Díaz, Carmen Maria Machado, Robert Pinsky, Nikky Finney, Terrance Hayes, and Martín Espada.
They also participate in college-level humanities courses. Read more about our part-time college programs for young mothers and low-income women.
