Creating pathways for children since 1967.

Pathways for Children nurtures children and supports families impacted by economic and social inequity through programs that educate, enrich, empower, and motivate.

 
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Kids don’t come with instruction manuals.

We are here to help:

  • Full-day preschool

  • After school and vacation care for students up to 5th grade

  • Literacy and early reading programs

  • Medical and mental health resources 

  • Nutritional (and delicious!) meals

  • Whole-family support

  • Parenting workshops

  • World-class staff and faculty

 It takes a village to raise a child.
Pathways can be your village.

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Education for Children

We are looking to the future. Our programs for kids, from newborn through age 12, help build the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for a healthy tomorrow.

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Community for Caregivers

We are here for you. Online and in-person workshops and playgroups bring families and experts together in a caring and supportive network.

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HOLISTIC Support for families

We have you covered. Our wrap-around services include healthy meals, behavior and social-emotional support, and comprehensive health services.

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    “I can’t say enough about how much Pathways helped me. It takes a village. I know it. I see it. I live it.”

    – Katie, Early Head Start grandparent

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    "Somos muy afortunados porque Elizabeth, nuestra trabajadora familiar, habla español y nos ha ofrecido ayuda incondicional, no solo con nuestros hijos que asisten a Pathways."

    – Yesenia & Kelvin, Padres de Headstart

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    "I want to thank you for the incredible work you are doing to provide child care and educational and social support to the children and families on the North Shore... I am grateful down to my toes for the work that you do."

    – Elizabeth Warren, United States Senator for Massachusetts

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    “The staff showed me a different perspective about parenting, about how to be a better parent. Things would have been hard to handle on my own without help from Pathways this year.“

    — Todd, Parent Connection & Nurturing Program parent

About Pathways for Children

 

Our Philosophy

Pathways for Children nurtures children and supports families impacted by economic and social inequity through programs that educate, enrich, empower and motivate.

Our Story

Pathways' services began in 1967 with the founding of our Head Start preschool classrooms on Cape Ann, and we have continued growing and adapting since that time in order to meet the changing needs of our communities.

Thank you to our lead partners

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🎁 Wondering how you can help those who need it most this holiday season? Ask your company to host a toy drive for the Cape Ann Kids or the North Shore Toy Drive! Together, we can brighten the holidays for children in our community. Prefer to give a
Happy FriYAY! Check out these cuties who participated in recent programs at Pathways Family Resource Center (FRC) in Salem! The FRC supports families with parent education workshops, playgroups, support groups, and assistance with basic needs. Want
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Massachusetts Department of Early Education & Care (EEC) Commissioner Amy Kershaw for visiting Pathways for Children’s Gloucester location today. It was a pleasure to share our programs, discuss our work in