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Red Sox Foundation Steps Up to the Plate for Square One

Springfield, MA (March 31, 2021) – The Red Sox Foundation has joined the team of corporations and individuals who are helping Square One up their early education game. The foundation recently awarded the agency a grant of $2,500 to help provide supplies needed to...

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CANCELLED: 2020 Square One Derby Party

CANCELLED: 2020 Square One Derby Party

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, this event has been cancelled. Many thanks to all of our amazing sponsors and supporters who purchased tickets. Stay tuned for more to come in the days ahead. ...

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Designer Bag Bingo

Designer Bag Bingo

Bring your friends and your favorite snacks and drinks and get ready to WIN some fabulous designer bags! About this Event 6 pm bags preview 7pm bingo starts Pre sale tickets $35 Your $35 ticket includes 10 games of Bingo (each game has a corresponding prize) and a...

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From the President

From the President

Dear Friends, Sometimes we get so caught up in our day-to-day meetings and responsibilities that we don’t always take the time to reflect on what we are  accomplishing. As I was reviewing the content for this edition of our newsletter, I was struck by all that we...

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Never Grow Up

Never Grow Up

On Oct. 3, 2019 we welcomed over 300 Square One supporters to the Starting Gate at Great Horse for our 14th Annual Square One Tea Party. Inspired by the characters and storyline of Peter Pan, guests were treated to an array of delicious foods, teas and cocktails,...

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Dawn DiStefano Named President & CEO

On the heels of the recent retirement of Joan Kagan, Square One has named Dawn Forbes DiStefano its new president and chief executive officer. The announcement follows an extensive national search lead by the agency’s board of directors, staff and members of the...

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COVID-19 RESPONSE

In keeping with the social distancing and containment directives set forth by our government officials, Square One locations remain closed at this time. However, if you are in need of emergency services, please do not hesitate to call us on our emergency line at...

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From the President

From the President

Dear Friends, Sometimes we get so caught up in our day-to-day meetings and responsibilities that we don’t always take the time to reflect on what we are  accomplishing. As I was reviewing the content for this edition of our newsletter, I was struck by all that we...

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Classroom Aide

Qualifications: Be at least 16 years of age. Have the personal qualities to work with children under supervision and the ability to relate well to children, parents, staff, and the community in children the children live. Meet required health standards. Successfully...

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Senior Case Manager

Summary: To assist Square One families in accessing local supports and services necessary to engage and enroll in education and work readiness and career development opportunities including, exploring and learning about training programs, developing resources to tap...

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Family Recovery Support Specialist

Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED is required; Recovery Coach Certification preferred. Experience providing support to families with young children. Familiar with and able to work from a strengths-based, family-centered approach. Strong organizational and...

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Early Childhood Mental Health Clinician

Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Psychology, Education or related field of study with three (3) years of experience. Training and course work related to positive behavioral supports, learning and behavioral therapy, child development and range of comprehensive...

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Family Recovery and Transition Support Specialist

Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED is required; Recovery Coach Certification preferred. Familiar with and able to work from a strengths-based, family-centered approach. Strong organizational and communication skills, including the ability to work well with a...

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School- Age Care Group Leader and Assistant Group Leader

Group Leader Qualifications:  Be at least 18 years of age, have an Associate’s Degree with six months’ half-time experience, or a high school diploma or equivalent, and a minimum of one year’s half-time experience working with school-age children with at least three...

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Administrative Assistant

Qualifications: Must have computer proficiency in MS Office, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Must have basic business writing skills with the ability to initiate email and letter correspondence drafts. Work requires continual attention to detail in...

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Van Driver

Qualifications: Be at least 21 years of age. Possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Possess a valid Massachusetts Class III driver's license for at least three (3) years.  Possess a valid Massachusetts 7D driver's license or have the ability to obtain such a...

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Out-of-School-Time Site Coordinator

Qualifications: Have the personal qualities to work with school-age children and the ability to relate well to parents, staff, and the community in which the children live. Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education,...

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Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher Qualifications: Have the personal qualities to work with children under supervision and the ability to relate to parents, staff, and the community in which the children live, and bi-lingual skills where appropriate. Be 21 years of age. Meet the...

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