Children & Youth Services

Since 1870, YWCA WNY has responded to the needs of the community by providing high quality programs and services that promote racial justice and advance women’s empowerment. This commitment continues today through a continuum of comprehensive supports and services, focused specifically on individuals and families living in marginalized and under-resourced environments.

Children and Youth Services

YWCA WNY has a long tradition of delivering comprehensive programs that foster healthy development and nurture the potential of every child. Serving low-income children and their families, our comprehensive children and youth programs provide educational, social, emotional and wellness programs that promote school success and family involvement, reflect the cultural diversity of our participants, and facilitate connections between families and needed community services.

EARLY CHILDHOOD SUCCESS CENTER

Serves children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday,  7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Location: YWCA Western New York
1005 Grant Street, Buffalo, NY 14207

Erie County DSS Child Care Subsidy accepted. Staff are early childhood professionals.

CHILDREN’S CENTERS IN THE COURTS

Serves children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.

Hours of Operation: Follows court calendar, year-round.
Locations: Erie County Family Court
One Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY
Buffalo City Court
50 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY

Service is free for children of caregivers who have court business. Staff are early childhood and youth development professionals.

AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

Serves school-aged children, K-12 (varies based on location).

Hours of Operation: Varies by location.
Locations: City of Buffalo
Cleveland Hill USFD
Lackawanna City School District

Programs focus on academic enrichment, social-emotional learning, STEAM/recreational enrichment activities.

KID’S CHOICE SUMMER CAMP

Serves children ages 5 years to 13 years.

Hours of Operation: Varies by location.
Locations: City of Buffalo
Cleveland Hill USFD
Lackawanna City School District

Kid’s Choice Summer Camp programs run during Summer Break (July through August). Breakfast, lunch, and snack included.

 

YWCA WNY’s After School Enrichment and Summer Camp Programs are licensed through NYS Office of Children & Family Services, staffed with youth development professionals, and are free for eligible students.

For program specific information, please call YWCA WNY at 716.852.6120, ext. 107.