Ywca tri-county area is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Human Services , Young Mens or Womens Associations

Early education - the early education center helps children and families achieve emotional and physical well-being and school readiness through affordable, high-quality preschool education. More than 100 children ages 6 weeks to 6 years old are enrolled in the infant, toddler, preschool, two early head start and two pre-k counts classrooms. Pre-k counts is a full day program for 3 to 5 year old children who are at-risk for school failure. Classroom teachers and aides utilize creative curriculum and teaching strategies gold for early education assessment tools to ensure children are meeting age-appropriate milestones. Children are also screened using ages and stages questionnaire to facilitate appropriate early intervention and behavioral support. Yw early education center is a keystone stars 4 facility. Out of school time, before and after school enrichment for 60 children k-6, includes homework help and turoting, physical education, creative expression, and stem exploration. As primarily an academic-focused after-school care, students improve academic skills through homework assistance, one-on-one tutoring to enhance reading and math skills, and working through science projects. The program establishes a routine for academic success, provides time and materials for silent, sustained reading, supports positive learning outcomes, and delivers a safe and structured enviornment for children between the time school ends and when paretns are finished with their work day. Ywcampadventures, a full-time day camp offered to children ages 4-12, offers opportunities for children to spend their summer days exploring, creating, and learning. Campers spend time outdoors, hiking and learning about the natural enviornment and their role in it, and enjoying both instructional and free time in the pool. Approximately 75% of families with children in the ywca's early education and out-of-school-time (ost) receive state subsidy to support increased opportunities for families to work and receive quality childcare. education and training- the ywca's education and training center, serving over 100 adults, empowers adult learners to find freedom and dignity through education and employment. The education and training center offers adult basic education, high school equivalency preparation and testing, and english as a second language/civics instruction. Adult learners improve reading, math, and writing skills, and prepare for high school equivalency testing in a classroom setting, in small groups, or in custom one-on-one sessions. Engligh as a second language instruction helps recent immigrants improve their speaking, reading, and writing in english, and their knowledge of u. S. Civics; staff also assists people with the u. S. Citizenship application process, helping with form completion and interview preparation. The job seekers connection provides guidance in crafting resumes, writing cover letters, determining best job search strategies, practicing for job interviews, and building soft employment skills. The ywca tri-county area partners with pennsylvania careerlink to offer monthly "welcome aboard orientation sessions in pottstown, erasing transportation barriers to this initial step for pottstown residents seeking job search assistance from the state's workforce development program. other - healthy pathways project is a multi-pronged health and wellness program for adolescent girls, youth, and their families in focused programming such as healthy choices for girls, fun food fridays, family cooking matters, and yw champs. Healthy pathways project emphasizes nutrition education, wellness classes, movement, and leadership opportunities; and raising awareness of healthy lifestyle changes for youth and families. The primary program goals are: improving healthy behaviors; healthy choices/decision making; and leadership/advocacy. The healthy pathways project, established in 2006, serves more than 250 youth. Ywca also facilities girls today,