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 425 Lafayette St.   Waterloo, IA 50703    phone: 319.234.7589    fax: 319.234.3462     e-mail: ywca@ywcabhc.org
  black hawk county

Each of the programs listed below is offered at no charge to participants. Membership in the YWCA is encouraged but not required. For more information on all YWCA teen programs call Cyndi Ritter or Megan Barber at the YWCA, 234-7589 or
e-mail us at youthandfamily@ywcabhc.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Las Chicas

This program is for Latina girls ages 8-18 years old. This program provides a variety of recreational, educational and service activities that allows its members to get involved in the surrounding community. Las Chicas is free to participants and meets Tuesday afternoons from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Interested students and parents should contact Cyndi Ritter or Megan Barber at the YWCA for more information.

Wize Girlz
Are you in the Middle School? Are you ready for a program that allows you to be a decision-maker? Are you interested in giving back to the community? Would you like to participate in a variety of recreational activities with other girls your age? If you answered YES to these questions, Wize Girlz is for you! This program involves girls participating in a variety of service projects and recreational activities and joining together for positive learning experiences. Each Wize Girz group meets once a week during the school year. Transportation is provided.

YPT
This is a parent education and support group for individuals through age 19. Prenatal and childbirth classes as well as two parenting groups. A meal, childcare and transportation are provided. Improve your parenting skills and share experiences with other young parents. Earn points for participating that can be used to purchase items for you and your child. All groups meet on Mondays at the YWCA from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. No pre-registration is needed, but please call 231-9373 by noon on Monday if you need a ride.
 

PASS (Parents Achieving Success with Support)

A parent education and support group for individuals ages 20 to 26. Meet other young parents in similar situations, learn more about educational and employment opportunities for adults, and develop strategies for self-sufficiency and positive parenting. Earn participation "points" to purchase items in the incentive store and Stork's Nest. No preregistration required. A meal and child care are provided.

A "Dads Group" is also available.

(Partially funded by Cedar Valley's Promise Empowerment)

PASS meets the second and fourth Wednesday each month from 3:45 - 5:00 pm. Contact Cyndi Ritter for more information.

Latino Services /  Servicios Latinos

Nuestro personal bilingue brinda servicios dirigidos a responder a las necesidades de las familias Latinas. Los servicios incluyen traduccion, interpretacion, referencias a otros proveedores de servios, y asistencia relacionada con la busqueda de trabajo, entre otros. (partialmente financiado de Cedar Valley United Way & Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa)

Lunes, Martes, Miercoles, y Viernes,  8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Jueves, 10:00 am - 7:30 pm

Services provided by bilingual staff to address needs of Latino families. Includes translation, interpretation, referrals, and job assistance services. (Partially funded by Cedar Valley United Way & Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa)

Monday, Tuesday, Wed, Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, 10:00 am - 7:30 pm

Latinos Moving Forward
             Latinas Hacia Adelante


Clases de ingles gratis para mujeres Latinas. Ven y aprende ingles junto con otras Latinas en la comunidad. Este grupo también prove información sobre recursos en la comunidad, actividades comunitarias, información sobre salud y bienestar, y como grupo de apoyo.
Proveemos transporte gratuito, cuidado de sus hijos, y un horario conveniente.
La clase se reune los lunes en la YWCA y los jueves en la Biblioteca Pública de Waterloo. Los jueves de 6:15 a 7 de la tarde los hijos de los participantes en la clase de ingles pueden participar en natación.
Dias: Lunes y Jueves
Horas: 5:30 a 7:30
Costo: Gratuito
La clases se ofrecen todo el año. Puede empezar en cualquier momento. Para más información, por favor llame a Julia Aguilar al: 319-234-7589 (Se habla español).

 
     
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