YWCA CLARK COUNTY

The YWCA Clark County SafeChoice Program is committed to advocate for, educate, and support those affected by domestic violence. We strive to collaborate with our community partners to present the most helpful resources, information, and education about domestic violence.

We offer a variety of services including one-to-one appointments, support-group sessions, walk-in/phone-in advocacy, a 24 hour crisis hotline, and a gender inclusive domestic violence shelter that allows people to reside there for up to 60 days.

The CASA Program is a national program serving abused and neglected children in the court system, administered for our county through YWCA Clark County.

CASA volunteers perform many functions, including conducting independent investigations on behalf of the child they represent, assuring court ordered services are provided to children and families, advocating for the child during the judicial process, and presenting written and/or oral testimony during court proceedings.

The Independent Living Skills (ILS) Program mission is to help youth and young adults successfully transition from state-supported care to independent living within our community. Education, resources, and advocacy empower program participants to define and achieve their goals.

Our ILS Program focuses on housing, education, and employment opportunities for young adults.The program helps youth envision, create, and manage a transition plan from state-supported care to successful independence. Foster care youth and alumni between 15 and 21 years old are eligible to participate in the ILS Program, and we offer financial assistance to participants 18 and older.

We aspire to make a positive impact in our community by providing high-quality preschool education to children and families from homeless, transitioning, or low-income circumstances through our Y’s Care Children’s Program. Children 2½ to 5 years old are welcome in our program that provides a safe environment and year-round open enrollment for up to 20 participants.

With a full-day, full-year Head Start Preschool Program, the Y’s Care Children’s Program also provides child care assistance to homeless and transitional families for 90 days with our highly experienced and supportive teachers and dedicated parent-teacher partnerships. To foster such relationships, we offer opportunities for parent education and involvement via classes, events, and individualized support services. Community resources and referrals for childcare funding, health care, housing, emergency funding, and family support are also available.

The Y’s Care Children’s Program classroom structure is based upon a creative curriculum model that provides a well-rounded early education experience through a center-based, child-friendly environment. This curriculum helps prepare children to enter kindergarten, ready to learn, and to work with others.