Welcome to Child Care of the Berkshires
Mission Statement:
The mission of Child Care of the Berkshires, Inc. is to strengthen families through high quality child care, education, support services and advocacy.
Child Care of the Berkshires is guided by the
following beliefs:
- High quality child care encourages a child’s total growth and development in physical, social language, and cognitive areas.
- Families need to be linked to a variety of resources in the community.
- Services are best provided in a collaborative and cooperative fashion.
- Child care, parent support and educational programs should reflect the cultural diversity in our communities.
Happenings at Child Care of the Berkshires
Northern Berkshire Youth Mentoring Program
Be the Change … Become a Mentor
Make a difference in a child’s life … and yours
Call us if you are a resilient, patient, responsible, caring Adult in our community
Who is passionate about mentoring our next generation of children ages 6-18
1:1 or in 1:4 Small Groups, 4-6 hours a month, at local Schools and Youth & Community Centers.
*We offer ongoing training and support*
What strengths of yours would you like to pass on?
Reading • Academic Tutoring • Athletics • Performing Arts • Arts . Arts & Crafts . Relationship Skills . Hope
MENTORS HELP YOUTH:
Stay in school
Reduce alcohol and drug use
Improve academic skills
Improve self-esteem
Enhance relationship skills
Find new resources
Increase employability
PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE INFO:
Rachelle Smith, MSW
Director of Youth Mentoring Program
CHILD CARE OF THE BERKSHIRES, INC.
P.O. Box 172, North Adams, MA 01247
Phone: 413.663.6593 x39
Email: rsmith@ccberkshire.org.
To see more click here: Recruitment Flyer
Online form for Youth Mentoring Program
Healthy Families Home Visiting Program
Are you a first-time parent 20 years of age or younger or pregnant or has
a child (or a first-time parent under the age of 30 if you live in
Pittsfield or North Adams)
The Healthy Families Program is a FREE and completely voluntary
home visiting program available to any first-time pregnant or parenting
moms and dads who live in Berkshire County
read more
Healthy Families Flyer March 2012
