Young Womens Christian Association

TO PROVIDE CHILDCARE SO THAT FAMILIES CAN SUPPORT THEMSELVES, HEALTH PROMOTION ACTIVITIES, SERVICES AND PROTECTION TO VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE AND CHANCE TO EXCHANGE IDEAS.

CHILD CARE SERVICES: PRIOR TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC THE PROGRAM OPERATED AS FOLLOWS: CARES FOR 900-1000 CHILDREN ANNUALLY, 6 WEEKS TO 15 YEARS IN A WIDE VARIETY OF SETTINGS AROUND THE COUNTY. WE CONTINUE TO LOSE FAMILIES WHO HAVE LOST SHRINKING CHILDCARE SUBSIDY FUNDS AND CAN NO LONGER AFFORD THE FULL COST OF CARE. THE YWCA BEGAN A COLLABORATION WITH CORTLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM, INC. (CAPCO) FOR CDA TEACHING CREDENTIAL TRAINING PROGRAM FOR EARLY EDUCATION STAFF TO ADVANCE TO TEACHER LEVEL STATUS. THE CURRENT PANDEMIC ENVIRONMENT CONTINUES TO RESTRICT OUR OPERATIONS.

AID TO VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE, ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT PROVIDES CRISIS INTERVENTION AND STABILIZATION SERVICES TO ADULT AND CHILD VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, PHYSICAL AND SEXUAL ASSAULT. OF NOTE ARE THE THREE INITIATIVES TO EXPAND AND ENRICH SERVICES TO VICTIMS: 1) THE AVV-CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES COLLABORATION, WHICH ADDS AN AVV ADVOCATE STAFF TO THE CPS TEAM INVESTIGATING CASES; 2) THE INTEGRATED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COURT, WHICH BUNDLES ALL MATTERS INVOLVING FAMILIES INTO ONE CASE, HEARD BY ONE JUDGE; 3) THE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER, WHICH COORDINATES ALL OF THE RESPONSE AND SUPPORT SERVICES THAT COME INTO PLAY WHEN A CHILD HAS BEEN ABUSED.

HEALTH PROMOTION SERVICE, HEALTH & PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAMS: PRIOR TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC THE PROGRAM OPERATED AS FOLLOWS: THERE ARE MANY OFFERINGS IN AEROBICS, AQUATICS, STRENGTH TRAINING, AND RECREATION. INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE STAFF HAVE ADDED SEVERAL NEW OPTIONS, EXPANDING THE WELLNESS EMPHASIS OF THE PROGRAM WITH OFFERINGS IN YOGA, TAI CHI, PILATES, BOSU, AND REIKI. THE SILVER SNEAKERS CLASS FOR SENIORS CONTINUES TO EXPAND WITH A REGULAR ATTENDANCE OF 20 OR MORE STUDENTS. THE CURRENT PANDEMIC ENVIRONMENT CONTINUES TO RESTRICT OUR OPERATIONS INTO 2021.