My job at The Care Center is to help young parents get to and through college. And I know how difficult college can be with small children and a limited income. I was one of Bard Microcollege Holyoke's first four graduates. I'm the mother of two great kids, Hector, 11, and Adrian, 3. Without The Care Center's support when Hector was younger, getting to and through college would have been much … [Read more...] about My Journey from Student to Staff Member
Student Profiles
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
First-time Home Buyer, Denise Sanchez
Care Center alumni, Denise Sanchez, is mom to 17-year-old Andre and 13-year-old Elijah. This year, in the middle of the global pandemic, Denise earned her Master’s degree and purchased her first home. As a little girl, Denise loved to play sports, especially basketball. She was sixteen years old when she had her son, Andre. A motivated student, Denise wanted to finish high school, but she … [Read more...] about First-time Home Buyer, Denise Sanchez
Corey’s Unique Path to Mount Holyoke
Shacoria “Corey” Baldwin is one of the thirteen women who graduated from Bard Microcollege Holyoke in the spring of 2020. She is now pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in education and psychology at Mount Holyoke College. Outside of the classroom, Corey has her hands full. She is the mom of twin nine-year-olds, Jahmari and Jahmeir, and two-year-old Ezariah. When Corey started classes at Bard … [Read more...] about Corey’s Unique Path to Mount Holyoke