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Kids 4 Harmony

Kids 4 Harmony El Sistema-inspired free after school classical music program for social change. Learn More

Families/Caregivers Support, advocacy, and information to grow strong families. Learn More

Family Resource Center Groups for parents, LGBTQ+ youth, and families; community events, information, and referrals. Learn More

Foster Care & Adoption All the support you will need to grow your family through foster care or adoption. Learn More

Youth Programs to ignite their creativity, support their ambitions, discover opportunities, and realize their dreams. Learn More

Children Promoting children’s growth, development, and well-being. Learn More

18 DEGREES ANNOUNCES NEXT PRESIDENT AND CEO
The 18 Degrees Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Stephanie Steed, MEd, will assume the position of President and CEO on January 1, 2023. Steed, a longtime employee of the agency and current Vice President of Programs, assumes the position following the departure of Sarah Cook, who is leaving Western Massachusetts to spend [...]
Staff Spotlight, November 2022: Alison Mengel
By Stephanie Steed, Vice President of Programs Alison is a reflection of how empathy blended with clinical expertise results in a commitment to do what’s best. Through negotiation and problem-solving, she has helped children and families navigate the child welfare system on their paths to permanency. Alison knows the value of enriching activities and positive [...]
18 Degrees Launches Leadership Cohort
Submitted by Sarah Cook, President and CEO We strive to make 18 Degrees an organization where we regularly welcome fresh ideas and new perspectives, introduce new skills, and provide learning opportunities to expand our knowledge. In this vein, we are thrilled to launch our first agency-wide leadership cohort this fall for a rigorous nine-month exploration of [...]