Family
Resource Centers
In 2006, the YWCA opened its first Family Resource Center at 500 West 56th Street. Once again at the forefront of child development, the YW supports and educates parents and guardians in the environment of a family center, open to community residents Monday through Saturday.History
Community Resources
Calendar of Classes and Workshops
Location, Hours and Contact Info
Parents,
guardians and community members who turn to the new Family Resource Center
for guidance will access services such as educational training, support
to strengthen home-school communication and children's success in school,
employment skills training and counseling, financial literacy training
for adults, affordable healthcare referrals, and nutrition and wellness
workshops. The center will help stimulate positive community relationships
by helping families help themselves in a one-stop setting of much-needed
support and life skills services. The YW believes that the key to building
strong, self-sufficient and empowered families and communities is providing
accessible and effective family support services.
The YW's goal for the future is to open additional Family Resource Centers in other communities where these services are needed.
Community Resources
Advocacy, Counseling and Entitlement Services (ACES)
Have a question about food stamps, Medicaid, Medicare, public assistance, social security benefits, or going on disability? Need referrals or individual advocacy counseling? The YW's Family Resource Center provides an ACES counselor for free, private sessions. Appointments encouraged.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
Attend free adult ESL classes to improve your English. Reading, writing and verbal communications will be covered.
Please call the FRC at 212.937.8700 or email frcinfo@ywcanyc.org to register.
Evening/Weekend Computer Classes
Take advantage of free, one-on-one computer instruction, all at your own level and pace. Instruction covers all ranges of experience, from introduction to computers and the Internet, to brushing up on Word, Excel and Outlook, to perfecting your Powerpoint and Quickbooks skills.
Let the FRC help you prepare for your GED, and enhance your education and career options dramatically! The GED (General Equivalency Diploma) is a test available to adults who did not graduate high school.
Please note: The FRC currently offers only GED preparation, and is not a GED test site.
Nutrition & Wellness Workshops
Healthy Kitchen - Join us for fun, free nutrition workshops, encouraging healthy eating habits where they start...in the home!
Vegetable of the Month - Join us for free monthly hands-on cooking classes where we explore the wonderful world of veggies! Learn tips from the experts on how to cook delicious and nutritious meals using our spotlight veggies...and taste the difference!
Workshops & SeminarsPlease check the FRC Calendar for miscellaneous workshops and seminars, provided by local organizations and businesses. Past topics include: Immigration Rights, Financial Literacy, and more.
Location, Hours and Contact Information
The YW Family Resource Center is located at 500 West 56th Street, between 10th & 11th Avenues. Look for the gated courtyard, next to John Jay College.
The FRC is open
Monday-Friday 9:00am - 7:00pm Saturdays 10:00am - 6:00pm Sundays closed
Need more information? Please contact the FRC at frcinfo@ywcanyc.org or (212) 937-8700.