The Future of Family ACCESS
Dear Family ACCESS Community, We’re writing today to share difficult news about the future of Family ACCESS. Unfortunately, because of declining enrollment and increasing costs, the Board of Directors and […]
How to Make Reading a Habit
Ask Daryl, the Volunteer Librarian at Family ACCESS, to tell you a story, and you will get as many as you could possibly want. “We have so many wonderful children’s […]
Raising a Reader
When Lisa Bennett reads to preschoolers, she is instilling a skillset that helps children be more successful in their educational efforts and in life. “Reading should feel like a shared […]
Meet Our Volunteer Librarian
Once upon a time, Daryl was a children’s librarian at the Cambridge Public Library. As Coordinator of Children’s Services, she worked with the children’s librarians at seven locations, planned system […]
New Year’s Resolutions – For Families
Roughly 31 percent of Americans say they have planned to make a change for the better in 2026. But most New Year’s resolutions target the individual. Few of us think […]
Family ACCESS of Newton Welcomes Maisie Pollard as New Executive Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jim Rapoport Interim Executive Director Family ACCESS of Newton jrapoport@familyaccess.org (617) 969-5906 Family ACCESS of Newton Welcomes Maisie Pollard as New Executive Director Family ACCESS […]
Jean Marie Landry: Connecting Families and Cultivating Growth at Family ACCESS
At Family ACCESS, the dedication of our staff is the heart of our mission. Today, we spotlight Jean Marie Landry, the ParentChild+ Coordinator, whose passion for empowering families and fostering […]
Family ACCESS Partnering With Well-Respected Search Firm To Hire Their New Executive Director
Dear Family ACCESS Community, To ensure we identify the best possible Executive Director, we have engaged Lindauer, a premier retained search firm for non-profits, with deep Boston roots and experience. […]
Gabriela Santiago: From Parent to Early Literacy Champion
Gabriela Santiago: From Parent to Early Literacy Champion Gabriela Santiago’s journey with Family ACCESS began as a participant, seeking support for her young children. As a busy working mother, Gabriela […]
Beyond the Books: One Volunteer’s Dedication to Family Literacy
Barbara Neufeld wasn’t ready to slow down after retiring from a fulfilling career in urban education research and teaching. Driven by a passion to make a difference, she sought out […]
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