COMPASS

05/28/2026

✨ If you missed our April 2026 Newsletter, you can view it now through the link below -- read about COMPASS advocating in D.C., our School's Summer Program and how to host a donation drive ✨

April 2026 Newsletter ➡️ https://conta.cc/4d3FPxi

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05/15/2026

COMPASS joined The Children's League of Massachusetts Advocacy Day at the State House yesterday in support of youth and families, including a meeting with State Representative Christopher Worrell to share updates on our programs and community impact.

05/13/2026

🏃‍➡️🏃‍♀️‍➡️ COMPASS clients have been making the most of the beautiful weather this month! Through our Outdoor Education Club, youth are getting outside, exploring nature, building creativity and learning new skills along the way 🌿

05/06/2026

COMPASS is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week 🎉We are recruiting for two open teacher roles, which we promoted last month at the Annual Education Career Fair at Boston University hosted by The Massachusetts Educational Recruiting Consortium (MERC). Remember to thank your teachers!

If you are interested in applying for the Middle School or High School Special Education teacher roles, please contact [email protected] with a cover letter and resume.

04/29/2026

We are a proud sponsor of The Caring Force's 2nd Annual Merrimack Valley Rally!

🗓 Friday, June 5, 2026
🕘 Doors open at 9 AM | Speaking program at 10 AM
📍 Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill

RSVP: https://ujoin.co/campaigns/4261/actions/public?action_id=6420

The Caring Force, the grassroots advocacy initiative of the Providers' Council, empowers supporters of the human services sector to drive meaningful change.

04/22/2026

We’re thrilled to announce COMPASS has been awarded a grant from Gillette, a P&G brand!

This investment will directly support clients through the John J. Lydon Help Fund, helping families meet urgent needs such as keeping the lights on, accessing healthcare transportation, and securing essential supplies for newborns. Most importantly, it ensures at-risk families have the stability they need to thrive.

We’re deeply grateful to Gillette and Procter & Gamble for their partnership and for believing in the work we do every day.

04/16/2026

🧠💡 COMPASS attended the 2nd Annual MAAPS School Fair for Special Education Professionals at Waltham Woods.

The MAAPS School Fair is a professional conference for networking and informational purposes. Special education professionals, educational advocates, and medical professionals involved in the alternative placement process are invited to attend.

Thank you to the Massachusetts Association of Approved Private Schools (MAAPS) for hosting this important event.

04/13/2026

COMPASS offers a variety of volunteer opportunities through our School Garden, COMPASS Café, STEM activities, kit-building, and more. Whether you’re interested in supporting students directly or helping behind the scenes, there are many ways to get involved.

Contact [email protected] to learn more about volunteering.

04/09/2026

Longing for summer? While you wait, help support COMPASS School students through our summer enrichment program. Your gift helps make field trips, outdoor activities, weekly BBQs with our culinary program, academic tutoring, and more possible.

https://secure.givelively.org/donate/compass-community-providers-of-adolescent-services-inc/compass-school-2026-summer-program

About COMPASS School Summer ProgrammingThe COMPASS School provides summer programming to a portion of students enrolled during the regular school year term to provide ...

03/18/2026

Please keep us informed about community events where COMPASS can spread the word about our work ✨

COMPASS joined the Maternal Health Fair on March 5th at Roxbury Community College hosted by the Massachusetts Community Engagement Alliance of Boston Medical Center, along with Bowdoin Street Health Center, Healthy Families Community-Based Perinatal Health Initiative (COPHI) and the Boston Public Health Commission.

COMPASS was also invited to present at the The JDAI Provider Panel on March 9th at Lawrence District Court with prominent organizations serving the Merrimack Valley. The Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) is a national systems-level initiative to reform the use of detention in the juvenile justice system, offered by the Department of Youth Services.

03/06/2026

Our Executive Director Laura Lajewski, PhD joined fellow Massachusetts Association of Approved Private Schools (MAAPS) leaders in D.C. this week to advocate for special education ✨