Program areas at Young Women's Christian Association of Greater Cleveland
The ywca greater Cleveland trauma-informed early learning center is a preschool serving 50 vulnerable families in an innovative framework that supports the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth of families and their children aged 3-5 years that are experiencing homelessness or other similar adverse experiences. The two-generational program model assesses and identifies the social and emotional needs of the children, works with families to create goals and case plans, to prevent re-occurrence of homelessness, and empowers families to achieve and maintain the highest level of self-sufficiency.
Norma herr - ywca provides operating and case management services for norma herr women'Womens's center (nhwc). Ywca's goal for the center is to provide access to immediate low barrier shelter and services to empower women in the nhwc to receive the services to which they are entitled and which they often require in order to overcome their experiences of homelessness, trauma, physical and substance abuse, and re-establish self-sufficiency and independence in our community.
Nurturing independence and aspirations(nia) - nia is a trauma-informed system of care for Young adults between the ages 14 to 24 transitioning from failing systems, including foster care. Nia focuses on six dimensions of a Young adult's life: housing, education, employment, health, permanence, and engagement. The many activities offered within nia are provided under the guidance of a life coach. Nia participants find stable housing, pursue educational opportunities, focus on career development, learn the importance of healthcare, and develop life skills.
Advocacy and inclusion
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