YWCA NORTH CENTRAL INDIANA INC
Helping you save the lives of women and children.
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Domestic Violence
Through a combination of service and social action we reach out to women who are seeking solutions to abusive situations, who are fighting substance use, who are in need of job training and education and who want to improve their lives for themselves and their children.
YWCA North Central Indiana services include:
Emergency safe shelter for victims of domestic violence
Safety planning
Counseling & case management for both adults & children
Child care
Access to healthcare services
Sexual assault counseling
Economic empowerment classes
Self-sufficiency education
Substance use treatment & groups
Transitional housing
Special needs permanent housing
Legal Advocacy including help obtaining civil protective orders
Community educational programs on domestic violence, sexual assault, and dating violence
Sexual Assualt
Breaking Free Dual Treatment Program:
An eight-to-ten week residential or non-residential treatment program combining counseling and case management
Group and individual counseling sessions focusing on the connection between domestic violence and addiction
Life skills and parenting classes
Women in the Breaking Free dual treatment program are provided with shelter, food, clothing, and access to medical services if necessary
Children of mothers enrolled in the residential program also receive case management, developmental screening, and education on personal safety planning, drug refusal skills, conflict resolution, sexual assault prevention, and racial tolerance
On-site childcare services enables mothers to attend classes, work or look for employment
The YWCA offers an aftercare program to Breaking Free graduates to continue with group therapy
Where we work
External reviews

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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Our mission statement:
YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
We are dedicated to serving those in need, whether domestic violence victims and their children, substance abuse clients or sexual assault victims. We have childcare and food programs to enable our clients to successfully complete our programs and become self sufficient members of the community.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Our organization is led by CEO Linda Baechle. Linda is extremely competent and knowledgeable in all areas of social services. She is a passionate advocate for health and safety in our community. Our staff is highly educated and trained in client issues and remains compassionate and committed to serving the community.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We have accomplished one goal of maintaining two locations to better serve the public. A future goal is to better service children in our community.
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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YWCA NORTH CENTRAL INDIANA INC
Board of directorsas of 4/21/2022
Ms. Jeanine Gozdecki
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes