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 […]
Family Friendly Recipe: ABC Baby Muffins
From Our Parents We asked our Family ACCESS parents for their easy, go-to recipes. Ariella and her two children love these ABC (Apple, Banana and Carrot) muffins, which they make […]
Drawn to a Cleaner Tomorrow
In recognition of Earth Day, we are excited to launch an all-school collaborative art project titled “Dirty Earth & Clean Earth.” This project invites every class to participate in a hands-on, visual exploration of […]
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 […]
Anthony Marino Confident for Marathon Next Week
On Monday, March 20th, Anthony will be standing near the starting line in Hopkinton, MA, alongside a crowd of 30,000 other runners. He’s running in his first Boston Marathon, raising […]
Annual Diaper Drive with Newton Neighbors
Diaper Drive Family ACCESS is excited to, once again, support our non-profit partner Newton Neighbors with their Mother’s Day Weekend Diaper Collection and Distribution. Last year, they collected and distributed more than 53,000 […]
Local Library Programs
Celebrating National Library Week When was the last time you visited your local library? National Library Week is in April – check out the family activities at the libraries in […]
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 […]
Anthony: On Course For Success
Training runs. Daily stretching. Cutting out the sweets. With a little more than four weeks to go to the start of the 130th Boston Marathon, Anthony Marino says that physically, […]
Digging Deep – Anthony’s Marathon Update
In less than two months, Anthony Marino will take on a challenge he’s never faced before: a full 26.2-mile marathon. While Anthony is focused on crushing his personal goals on […]
Training Off to a Slippery Start for Runner Marino
Anthony Marino, who in April will run his first ever marathon, says he is on track with his training, despite the recent crazy, New England weather. “Waking up early to […]
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 […]
Teaming Up to Support Parents in Need
What happens when three non-profit organizations team up to help parents with low to moderate income? A free shopping experience! The Macy May Foundation collects gently used adult clothing, shoes, and jewelry […]
Marino Making Marathon Strides for Family ACCESS
Call it peer pressure – or maybe his heart simply grew bigger than his nerves. In April, Anthony Marino will run his first full marathon. And he’ll do it in […]
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 […]
Discover the Magic of Learning: Early Learning Center Open House!
Join Us for Our Next Open House Event Family ACCESS invites you to a special event where you can explore the wonderful world of early childhood education! Join us at […]
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 […]
Aideen Doneski: Running for Brighter Futures – Boston Marathon 2025
Aideen Doneski is not only training for the Boston Marathon; she’s running for a cause close to her heart: Family ACCESS. With a passion for running and a deep commitment […]
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 […]
What is #GivingTuesday?
Giving Tuesday is a day to do good and to give back.
Providing Access to Opportunity for Thousands of Local Families
Family ACCESS (A Center for Comprehensive Education and Support Services) of Newton was founded over 100 years ago by a group of progressive women to provide support for the children […]
