Opportunities for Parents
The YWCA Child Care Resource and Referral offers a variety of opportunities for parents and families to learn more about child development, engage with community resources and get to know other families with young children. Due to program expansion, the YWCA CCR&R is one of the new foster family and community resource hubs for the outreach and recruitment of foster/adoptive caregivers and collaboration with community agencies. Each of our offices offers different programming, so please be sure to check with your local YWCA CCR&R for the most updated list of events.
Toledo: 419-255-5519 Outreach Parent Specialists: Charlene Brady and Lori McCullers
Lima: 419-225-5465 Outreach Parent Specialist: Dave Zuber;
Family and Community Resource Specialists: Destinee Bridges and Brett Burklund
Mansfield: 419-775-5179 Outreach Parent Specialist: Melissa Swank
The YWCA CCR&R also offers free child care searches. If you are looking for child care you can call any of our offices and one of our Outreach Parent Specialists will help you locate child care programs that meet your needs
If you are interested in completing a child care search on your own, please visit WorkLifeSystems.
Toledo
Baby Talk
Do you live in Lucas County? Do you have a child under 6?
Join the YWCA CCR&R Baby Talk program and receive:
- Free activities to do with children
- Free monthly socialization events for children and/or caregivers
- Knowledge about child development
- Better access to community resources and services
Call 419-255-5519 for more information
or click here to complete the intake form
Waterford UPSTART
Register your child(ren) here. For more information or assistance, call the Toledo YWCA CCR&R at 419-255-5519.
Parenting Classes/Programming
Nurturing Parenting Programs – a family-centered trauma-informed initiative designed to build nurturing skills as an alternative to abusive/neglectful parenting.
The YWCA CCR&R is offering an 8-week program every Thursday from 5:30 – 7:30 PM at the Toledo Main Library beginning May 11, 2023. Click here to sign up.
ACT Raising Safe Kids – Learn discipline that works and how to deal with tantrums and fights. Certification and incentives for those who complete the training.
Currently, no classes are available. Please check back for 2023 dates.
Minimize Risk, Maximize Life – an evidence-based program for adults who wish to learn about reducing the risk of alcohol abuse.
Currently no sessions are scheduled.
Little Hands Sensory Group – This group is designed for families with children 2-5 years of age with developmental delays. The group provides an opportunity for families to connect with each other in person at Toledo Lucas County Library locations and engage in fun activities related to sensory needs and play. Register for our April sessions here
Book Buddies – Sign up here for a FREE literacy program where we:
- Read fun and engaging stories
- Enjoy story-related activities
- Provide your family with a take-home educational kit
Make sure to follow the YWCA CCR&R Toledo Outreach Parent Specialists on Facebook for the latest updates!
Lima
Family Fun Learning Group
Join us for our next event!
Waterford UPSTART
Register your child(ren) here. For more information or assistance, call the Lima YWCA CCR&R at 419-225-5465
Make sure to follow Lima YWCA CCR&R Parents, Friends, and Family on Facebook for the latest events!
Mansfield
Mobile Learning Labs
Help your child develop critical learning skills needed for kindergarten readiness.
Free activities and materials are provided each month November through May
Eligibility Requirements:
• Crawford or Marion county resident
• Child(ren) ages 3-5: not in Kindergarten
• Provide requested documentation and feedback from monthly activities
For more information and a link to register your child(ren) for the 2022-2023 term, text or email 513-449-0678 or mswank@ywcanwo.org
Waterford UPSTART
Register your child(ren) here. For more information or assistance, call the Mansfield YWCA CCR&R at 419-775-5179.