About The Care Center:
The Care Center is an
innovative alternative educational program in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Since
1986 we have served young mothers, low-income women, and their children. Our
mission is to provide opportunities for young mothers who have been unable to
remain in school to acquire the education, resources and skills for life-long
growth, wellness, and economic stability.
We offer three
integrated programs aimed at increasing the number of young mothers completing
college. Our award-winning high school-level program prepares young mothers for
college. Our highly supportive part-time college courses provide continuous
opportunities for women to begin or resume college. Our in-house associate
degree program provides a supportive environment for young mothers and
low-income women to earn college degrees.
Like the best college preparatory schools in
the country, we incorporate small class sizes, lively academics, athletics, and
a commitment to success. While students read Plato, create artwork, write
poetry, and row on the Connecticut River, supports such as transportation,
daycare, counseling, meals, and a nurse practitioner allow them to concentrate
on their studies.