The Care Center is home to Bard Microcollege Holyoke, the nation’s first college for young mothers and low-income women. Bard Microcollege Holyoke proudly boasts a 72% graduation rate. The success is due in large part to the innovative pairing of a tuition-free, high quality college education with built-in supports designed for young mothers: daycare, transportation, counseling, meals and an … [Read more...] about Moving Women Forward: An Endowment for Bard Microcollege Holyoke
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Care Center Graduate Now Medical Social Worker, Serving Teen Moms
Katiria Moran is a medical social worker serving new mothers, including teen parents, at Baystate’s Labor and Delivery Unit. A teen mom herself, Katiria never imagined that she would work in the same maternity ward where she became a mother. She has a deep understanding of the challenges her clients face. Katiria had a baby at age 15 and lived in foster care during the beginning of her … [Read more...] about Care Center Graduate Now Medical Social Worker, Serving Teen Moms
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Are you a young mother with big dreams? Our high school equivalency program offers everything you need to focus on your education and yourself. A free day care for babies and toddlers Door-to-door transportation in Holyoke, Chicopee, Springfield, and South Hadley Breakfast and lunch A laptop computer Individualized instruction Counseling and so much more! Sign up and … [Read more...] about Now Enrolling
Photos and Reflections from the 20th Young Parents Regatta
On an unusually cool morning in late August, The Care Center held its 20th Young Parents Regatta at Holyoke Rows Boathouse. Care Center students competed against crews from Chelsea and Springfield in singles, doubles and teams of four. Anne Teschner, Executive Director at The Care Center described the importance of The Care Center's rowing program. "Even after two decades of watching young … [Read more...] about Photos and Reflections from the 20th Young Parents Regatta
