The purpose of YWCA Shelter Children's Services is to provide a safe and developmentally appropriate environment for the children of YWCA program participants along with support and education for the entire family.  The YWCA Shelter Child Care Room is a Group Child Care program licensed by the ND Department of Human Services. The program participates in the CACFP Food Program, to ensure healthy meals and snacks are made available for the children.

The Child Care Room hours are: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 PM (extended or earlier hours may be arranged by need)

Childcare is available to residents who are working, are going to school, who must attend YWCA Shelter programming, or who have appointments. The YWCA recognizes that sometimes a Mom needs a little time to herself and children need time to be active and play. Therefore, respite care is available for a limited number of hours each week and is based upon the number of childcare slots and staff present. Please make requests for childcare in writing as soon as you know the time you will need care-in order to ensure a spot for your child. Openings for transitional housing residents or program participants may be available upon special arrangements with childcare staff. Mothers must complete a childcare intake with childcare staff before children can be served by the childcare program.

Other Children's Services include: Parent education classes, tutoring, school supplies, clothing, diapers, formula, referrals for health care needs, immunization records, birth certificates, Head Start referrals, school enrollment and transportation to and from school. We hope that you will feel comfortable to tell childcare staff what you need for your children. We will assist you whenever it is possible.

Contact Tricia with any questions at tode@ywcacassclay.org