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Current programs and services we offer:

Play Plus: The YWCA Greater Rhode Island PLAY PLUS Program is for children ages 3-6. Children explore fun and engaging, age-appropriate skills, including reading and writing, as they interact with their peers in a non-competitive, multi-cultural setting. The Play Plus Program is an excellent foundation to prepare children for the challenges of school. The program offers parents two options: children may attend the program on a half-day schedule from 9:00 am-- 12:00 noon, or spend the day in the program, from 6:30 am -- 6:00 pm. For more information please contact the Childcare & Learning Center Director, Erin Combs at 401-723-3050 or erinc@ywcagri.org.

SACC (School Aged Child Care): The School Aged Childcare Program (SACC) provides much needed care for school-aged children outside of regular school hours, and includes school and summer vacation weeks. The program offers children ages 5-12 a variety of recreational and educational opportunities in a safe and nurturing environment. Age-appropriate activities emphasize self-esteem, the acceptance of responsibility, leadership and an appreciation for diversity. The Program also works to help children develop a sense of responsibility to community, incorporating many activities and trips that help develop dignity and respect for themselves and others, as they explore the world around them. SACC Program hours are 6:30 am--- 6:00 pm. For more information please contact the Childcare & Learning Center Director, Erin Combs at 401-723-3050 or erinc@ywcagri.org.

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance): YWCA Greater Rhode Island provides free tax preparation and financial education for low-income individuals and families. As participants in the Earned Income Tax Credit Initiative YWCA Greater Rhode Island makes it possible to assist low-income wage earners address the necessary paperwork to receive Earned Income Tax Credits from the Federal Government. Translation is provided in Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, and English. For more information, contact 401-831-9922.

SFG (Sarah Frances Grant Homestead): Permanent Supportive Housing - Since November 2004, the YWCA Greater Rhode Island has provided housing for homeless women. Residents have a single bedroom and share common areas such as the living room, dining room, kitchen and bathrooms. Women who have experienced trauma in their lives are welcomed in and receive one-on-one support to improve their lives. For more information, contact 401-831-9922.
For a downloadable application which can be mailed (324 Broad Street Central Falls, RI 02904) or faxed to 401-831-9928, click HERE

STOPP (Striving Towards Obtaining Personal Power): Bully Prevention Program. Provides radKIDS curriculum to youth aged 6 to 13. Participants learn how to deal with conflict and bullying in every day environments and are involved in activities to that address all aspects of youth violence. For more information contact Susan Taglianetti at 401-831-9922.