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 with the inter-related issues associated with poverty and homelessness. 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. Serves children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Erie County DSS Child Care Subsidy accepted. Staff are early childhood professionals. Serves children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Service is free for children of caregivers who have court business. Staff are early childhood and youth development professionals. Serves school-aged children, K-12 (varies based on location). Programs focus on academic enrichment, social-emotional learning, STEAM/recreational enrichment activities. Serves children ages 5 years to 13 years. 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.Children and Youth Services
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Location:
YWCA Western New York
1005 Grant Street, Buffalo, NY 14207
CHILDREN’S CENTERS IN THE COURTS
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
AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
Hours of Operation:
Varies by location.
Locations:
City of Buffalo
Cleveland Hill USFD
Lackawanna City School District
KID’S CHOICE SUMMER CAMP
Hours of Operation:
Varies by location.
Locations:
City of Buffalo
Cleveland Hill USFD
Lackawanna City School District
Children & Youth Services
YWCA Western New York was organized in 1870 to benefit the lives of young girls and women. Today, racial justice and women's economic advancement are the YWCA’s hallmark programs.
YWCA WNY is a United Way Agency.
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