RESOURCES TO EMPOWER AND ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN AND household

The Resources to Empower and Advocate for Children & Households (REACH) program addresses the longstanding economic disparities for families adversely affected by racial inequity & generational poverty by providing access to affordable childcare, dedicated family support, community resources, & health/wellness partners. For this population the pandemic amplified several factors: unemployment was increased due to business shutdowns, access to services was decreased when local, state, & federal agencies stopped providing in-person services, mental & physical health issues were not treated, & children did not have adequate access to quality early education emphasizing school readiness.

“Berkshire County Head Start believes in providing access to all families including those who may be underserved due to some of the barriers that exist for some families such as language barriers, transportation, documentation, etc. REACH as a new program option at Berkshire County Head Start allows us to expand our capacity in supporting these families” – Brett Westbrook, Executive Director