Holyoke Chicopee Springfield Head Start, Inc.

Our recent Professional Development Day brought our team together for a full day of learning and connection, all centered on strengthening how we support children and families across our communities. Opportunities like this help ensure our staff continue to build the knowledge and skills that make a lasting impact every day.

Also celebrated were the people who help make our mission possible. Congratulations to this year’s Head Start Hero Award recipients, our Volunteer Award honorees, and the recipient of the Janis Santos Scholarship Award. We also took time to recognize two dedicated team members on their retirement and thank them for their years of service and commitment.

Moments like these reflect the heart of Head Start. A team committed to learning, supporting one another, and making a difference for children and families.

RESOURCE ROUND UP

This month, we’re highlighting Parent Villages, an organization dedicated to supporting families through education and connection.
Parent Villages offers two generational programs designed to nurture both children and caregivers, with a focus on families impacted by violence and trauma. Their approach centers on building strong, healthy relationships and creating a supportive community for growth and healing.

At HCS Head Start, we know that when families are supported, children thrive. We’re proud to share resources that help strengthen and uplift our community.