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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A young smiling girl in Pathways for Children's Head Start program

A teacher playing patty-cake with a 3 yr old

A young boy hanging from jungle gym handle bars

Two young boys making silly faces for the camera

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.

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.

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.

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
"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
"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
“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

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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.