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Community Support

The CARE Center

For 40 years, The Care Center has supported young mothers and women through an integrated approach that combines education, child care, academic support, and other essential resources. Learn how the organization is helping women and families build brighter futures.

Community Support

Roca

For young women in Hampden County navigating trauma, violence, and systemic barriers, Roca provides an intensive intervention model built on relentless outreach and one-on-one mentorship, connecting participants to mental health support, employment, and essential benefits. A recent independent evaluation by Tufts University found significant reductions in depression, domestic violence, and PTSD among participants. Read how Roca is helping highly-traumatized young women build safer, more stable lives.