Access to early childhood education is not a colorblind issue, and we cannot achieve equity in early education if we do not think about the ways race impacts our childcare systems. Black families face more barriers to quality childcare compared to White families, and a workforce largely consisting of women of color is one of the lowest paid groups nationwide.

This month, we sat down with Head Start teacher Yashmina to learn more about her experience in the classroom! She shared her experience planning curriculum and working with parents to create healthy and engaging classroom environments. She also reminded us of just how much we can learn from children while we teach them!

Welcome to CAAS Staff Spotlight #5! This time, we’re talking with Michael, Specialist Case Manager here at CAAS. Michel works directly with clients to help navigate challenging benefits systems, and is committed to making this process more accessible.

Want to show CAAS some love this Valentine’s Day? Here are a few ways to do it!

January represents a time for change, with the end of holiday celebrations ushering in a wave of resolutions. January is also National Poverty Awareness Month. This year, the Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS) is shining a light on this critical issue and calling for more action against the root causes of poverty and understanding for those experiencing it. We ask you to join us to think more critically about poverty and use this start to the year to reflect on how we understand the issue in our community.