Lukiki Akola began her journey at The Care Center after moving to the U.S. from Central Africa in 2015. Mother to four-year-old Emily, Lukiki is a speaker of seven languages, and her confidence in her own voice and writing grew over her time in Clemente and at Bard. Lukiki is excited to continue her education and has been accepted into Bay Path University where she will be working on her bachelors … [Read more...] about Meet Lukiki Akola
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Register for a Roqué House Information Session
Some good news in the middle of this pandemic! We are excited to introduce the Roqué House Program — new holistic housing for young parents enrolled in higher education. There is a three step application process for the Roqué House Program. The first step is to register for one of the online information sessions. STEP 1: REGISTER FOR AN INFORMATION SESSION Friday, September 18 at … [Read more...] about Register for a Roqué House Information Session
Meet Julisa
Meet Julisa DeLeón, a young mother studying psychology at Mount Holyoke College. Julisa first learned about The Care Center in the waiting room of a health clinic. Having dropped out of college twice, first because of financial constraints and then when she became pregnant, the supports offered by The Care Center (daycare, transportation, meals) were compelling. She enrolled in The Clemente … [Read more...] about Meet Julisa
