YWCA is on a mission and YWCA Bucks County is making it our own!
To empower women and eliminate racism, we must meet our clients where they are most vulnerable and provide the compassion and services that place them on a path to self-sufficiency and prosperity.
Our vision is that all women and their families can achieve their full potential in a world without discrimination.
This requires a focus on the future, anticipating the needs of our clients, and creating innovative solutions to the problems they most often face – poverty, unsafe living conditions, lack of reliable and affordable childcare, and under- or unemployment.
We are evolving our services to meet the changing needs of our clients today and in the future.
We remain rooted in rich history, but our approach to serving our clients is holistic, strategic and innovative.
Nationally, YWCA advocacy issues include lobbying for pay equity and hate crimes legislation, increased funding for Head Start and passing the Violence Against Women Act. Locally, through our programs, we are changing lives and restoring hope for women, their families, and our community!
Family Support & Stability ↘
Family Support Programs are offered at local schools and YWCA Family Centers which are conveniently located directly within low-income apartment complexes in Bucks County and are a onestop- shop for a multitude of services to under-served women and their families. Staffed by multi-lingual coordinators, our Family Centers provide a wide range of services and programs and promote positive development and support to children, youth and families who utilize them. Services for adults include information and referral, translations, Food Pantries and classes in computer, ESL, parenting, and nutrition, and Foster Care Recruitment. Family support programs for youth include academic and social support during out of school time including Early Academic Intervention Programs, Homework Zones, Teen Groups, and Summer Camps. Early Learning support is also provided through Kids Korner, Lunch & Library, and Story Hour programs.
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Strengthening Families Program
is an evidence-based family skills training program found to significantly improve parenting skills and family relationships, reduce problem behaviors, delinquency and alcohol and drug abuse in children and to improve social competencies and school performance.
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Employment
The YWCA operates an Employment Services Program for low-income and unemployed individuals in Bucks
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Family Finding
Our Family Finding Program is a direct service provider to Bucks County Children and Youth Services.
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Food Pantry
Offering a food pantry service to our clients is a part of our commitment to community support.