Loving Infants and Toddlers



Creation Date: 06/20/2023


Name: Clarissa Smith
Career Pathway: Human Services
Location of Service: 60643-1224
Program: Youth Career Pathways
Organization: Community Assistance Programs - Roseland
Credentials Earned: Child Development Associate Credential

Program Details



Clarissa Smith has always been passionate about caring for infants and toddlers. In April 2022, she came to Community Assistance Programs (CAPS) to express her desire to work with infants and toddlers.

Arelia, the Customized Training Coordinator (CTC) at CAPs, went over the Childcare Program, and Clarissa said this is exactly what she is looking for. She enrolled in the Childcare Program through CAPS, and from day one of her first class, she consistently reported how grateful she was for getting into the Childcare Program. The training provider always gave rave reviews regarding Clarissa. They said the children loved her and always wanted to be in her presence. Clarissa called on a Sunday to express her success in obtaining her Child Development Associate (CDA) exam. She was delighted and filled with joy. Clarissa is still working with the training provider today. The training provider kept Clarissa at their facility and stated that she was not one of the best trainees they ever had, but they indicated that she was THE BEST trainee they ever had.