The Care Center

The Community Adolescent Resource and Education Center (“The Care Center”) 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. Notice of Inclusion: Diversity and inclusion are crucial to our mission and we are committed to cultivating a team that reflects the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Care Center does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, age, race, color, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, accessibility needs, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. As such, The Care Center strongly encourages people from marginalized and oppressed communities to apply, recognizing and respecting that diverse perspectives and experiences are valuable to our team and essential to achieving our mission.