Announcements

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 […]

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 […]