Community Adolescent Resource and Education Center, Inc.
Community Adolescent Resource and Education Center, Inc.
Holyoke, MA, US
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a.k.a The Care Center
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
04-2962882
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Women Led
BIPOC Led
Community Adolescent Resource and Education Center, Inc.
Holyoke, MA, US
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a.k.a The Care Center
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
04-2962882
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Women Led
BIPOC Led
Programs
HiSET and College Preparation
In the morning, students work in small groups to prepare for the high school equivalency exam (HiSET). Afternoon activities include art and poetry classes, field trips, athletics, parent and nutrition education, college prep, and career exploration. Class sizes are small, and the student-teacher ratio is low, allowing substantive connections between adults and young people. Our expectations are high and our support is exceptional. Like the best private schools in the country, we do whatever it takes to see that our students succeed.GeographiesHolyoke, MA, USA;Springfield, MA, USA;Chicopee, MA, USADatesNot indicatedSourceUser-generatedEducationParents,Children and youth,Women and girls,Pregnant people,At-risk youth,Economically disadvantaged people100–Part-Time College Courses and College Counseling
The more college credits and experiences a Care Center student has when she matriculates into a higher education institution, the greater her chances of remaining in college and completing her degree. Our part-time college courses, offered year-round, offer continuous opportunities for women to start or resume college. We couple exciting, accredited classes with supports like daycare, transportation, meals, free books and supplies. Our college counselor works one-on-one with each student on everything from filling out paperwork to overcoming life's challenges that can interfere with college.GeographiesHolyoke, MA, USA;Springfield, MA, USA;Chicopee, MA, USADatesNot indicatedSourceUser-generatedEducationParents,Pregnant people,At-risk youth,Economically disadvantaged people,Women and girls50–Bard Microcollege Holyoke
The Care Center is home to the nation’s first college for young mothers and low-income women. At Bard Microcollege Holyoke, small groups of women participate in daytime classes to earn an Associate of Arts degree from Bard College. Experienced professors teach the classes onsite at The Care Center. The college is open to low-income women living in the Holyoke, Springfield, or Chicopee area who have a high school diploma or equivalency (GED/HiSET). Students invest their time, effort, and energy into the program. Scholarships and grants cover tuition and books—the degree is free. We also provide transportation, child care, and meals.GeographiesHolyoke, MA, USA;Springfield, MA, USA;Chicopee, MA, USADatesNot indicatedSourceUser-generatedEducationAdults,Parents,Women and girls,Pregnant people,Economically disadvantaged people50–
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