Program areas at Ywca Clark County
The safechoice domestic violence program served 8,961 victims via 24-hour crisis line in this fiscal year and provided shelter with 5,428 bed nights. It also provided legal clinics, support groups, and community education to more than 303 individuals.
Teen programs - the independent living skills program assisted 100 youth and young adults this fiscal year, helping them to transition from state-supported care to independent living. Education, resources, and advocacy allows participants to define and achieve goals.
This fiscal year the sexual assault program served 514 victims and their families through 24-hour advocacy, individual therapy, support groups, community education, and prevention programs. A total of 1,403 calls were fielded through our hotline.
Y's care - the y's care children's program provided 2,028 service days (one service day equals care and education for one child each day) for homeless and transitional children (ages 2 1/2 to 5) annually by providing licensed, nurturing early childhood education and care. Care connection - they assist, connect and support participants for the purpose of providing health and social services to individuals who are in isolation and quarantining from covid-19. Advocates received 288 referrals and helped 134 participants.volunteer development - this program recruits, trains, and supports qualified volunteers and assists committed community members in finding meaningful service opportunities. In the current fiscal year, over 132 volunteers contributed to the program.