Berkshire Waldorf School Waives All General and Financial Aid Application Fees

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STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Berkshire Waldorf High School has waived all application and financial aid fees to apply for enrollment in the private secondary school. 
 
"We want to ensure that anyone who wants to be considered for application can do so without worry about cost. Over 80 percent of our students' families receive financial aid. We don't want the application fees to be an impediment for future families to consider enrolling in the high school," said Teresa O'Brient, BWHS Board Chair and owner of Williams & Sons Country Store on Main Street in Stockbridge.
 
"We value a diverse student population, with teenagers from all backgrounds," said Steve Sagarin, Faculty Chair and Executive Director of BWHS. "Above all, we strive for excellence. No matter your means, there may be a place for you here at Berkshire Waldorf High School."
 
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CHP ParentChild+ Program Accepting South Berkshire Families

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — ParentChild+, a CHP Family Services program for school-bound toddlers and their parents/caregivers, is accepting new enrollments in Southern Berkshire.
 
The free home-based program provides peer mentoring for parents/caregivers and their young children, age 16 months to 3.5 years, who will be heading to pre-school or kindergarten in the next year or two. The program runs in parallel with area school calendars.
 
Parent Child+ families meet twice weekly for 30-45 minute with an early learning mentor who shares reading and creative play skills that support child development. 
 
Mentors share reading resources and play skills that support child development and socialization, which help with eventual success in school.
 
ParentChild+ is a free, nationwide mentoring program that helps young children (ages 16 months to 3 years), and their families get ready for the transition to school. Participants in ParentChild+ through CHP Family Services must reside in Southern Berkshire County (Lenox and south). Spanish-language mentors are available as well.
 
There are no income requirements, and all are welcome.
 
For information contact Katelyn Parks, (413) 528-0457, or visit https://chpberkshires.org/parent-child-home-program/.
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