YWCA OF NORTHWEST OHIO

Programs

1. The ywca child care resource and referral (ccr&r) program advances the organization's charitable mission by improving access to affordable, safe, and developmentally appropriate early care and education for children and families across northwest ohio. Established in 1991, the program serves as a regional resource hub in partnership with federal, state, and local agencies and nonprofit organizations.the ywca ccr&r provides families with individualized child care referrals, consumer education, and assistance identifying programs that meet their needs, including care for infants, children with special needs, nontraditional work schedules, and families receiving public assistance. The program delivers parenting education, and caregiver workshops focused on child development, understanding child behavior, and strengthening family stability. Through state partnerships, ccr&r also supports foster and adoptive parent recruitment, training, and ongoing support.the program strengthens the early care and education system by offering professional development, coaching, and technical assistance to licensed child care centers, family child care homes, head start programs, public school early…

   $3,731,348 spentof which $68,672 as grants$214,167 earned by the program
   62% of program spending

2. The ywca domestic violence shelter is an emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking who are fleeing from abuse. Advocacy services include, but are not limited to, a 24/7 crisis hotline, court accompaniment, law enforcement interview accompaniment, safety planning, case planning, education on the dynamics of domestic violence, referrals to community services such as counseling, housing, and utility assistance, safe at home applications, and child advocacy. Support groups are facilitated for survivors of domestic violence. Survivors in the emergency shelter are provided with food, hygiene, and basic supplies such as diapers, wipes, and clothing.

   $1,077,440 spentof which $91,960 as grants$61,842 earned by the program
   18% of program spending

3. The ywca youth development program is a comprehensive primary prevention program providing skills and support to help increase self-esteem, set personal goals, and develop life skills in boys and girls in toledo public schools. Youth development helps students identify refusals, delay tactics, and alternative actions to abstain and protect themselves against peer and social pressures. Promoting healthy behavior, building life skills, and creating a sense of purpose among youth. Youth development aims to lower the teenage pregnancy and sti/hiv rates of high-risk youth.

   $744,707 spentof which $36,281 as grants$42,744 earned by the program
   12% of program spending

4. The ywca rape crisis center (rcc) offers advocacy for survivors of sexual violence including, but not limited to, a 24/7 crisis hotline, 24/7 accompaniment to forensic exams at area hospitals, assistance with victims of crime compensation, vine notification education, accompaniment to law enforcement interviews or court hearings, referrals to ongoing community supports such as counseling, housing, and utility assistance. Support groups are facilitated for survivors of sexual violence.

   $387,833 spentof which $19,877 as grants$22,260 earned by the program
   6% of program spending

5. Healthy connections - the ywca breast health program priority is to implement our project in communities with the largest negative breast health outcomes, where the greatest barriers exist and where target populations reside. We connect women who are uninsured and/or underinsured to low or no cost mammogram services. The goal is to educate, improve behaviors, reduce barriers, dispel myths and increase positive health outcomes for all.

   $98,597 spentof which $113 as grants$5,659 earned by the program
   2% of program spending

6. Permanent supportive housing - the ywca apartments are the only psh program dedicated to only serving homeless women and homeless women with children with special needs such as chronic homelessness, disability defined by mental, physical or addiction to substances. On-site supportive services are provided that encourage housing stability, increase income and benefits, and greater involvement in the community. The overlying goal for our residents is to provide them with the support that they need to reach their fullest potential

   $0 spent
   0% of program spending

The 6 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $6,039,925.