We believe every woman possesses innate wisdom. Our Wisdom programs are designed to nurture and share this knowledge, foster critical thinking, and build confidence through education, mentorship, and community support.
Early Childhood Development
Start cultivating wisdom early with our nationally recognized Creative Curriculum and place/play/sensory-based approaches cultivate empathy and a healthy sense of justice in children ages 0-5. We focus on Earth, Social, and Political Justice education that prepares children to be compassionate citizens of the world.
Key features:
- Low teacher-to-child ratios
- NYS licensed and registered programs
- Nutritious meals and snacks provided
- Outdoor exploration and play
- Scholarships available for eligible families
- Locations in Kingston, Ellenville, and Lake Katrine
For: Children ages 0-5 (27% qualify for free lunch, remainder are full pay)
Families Now Preservation Program
Families Now is an intensive family preservation program serving high-risk families residing in Ulster County. Families Now is a service offered by the YWCA of Ulster County. Families Now is designed to offer immediate (at the point of crisis), short-term services to families with a child or children (up to 18 years) at imminent risk of out-of-home placement or to expedite the youth’s early return to his/her family. The program receives prioritized referrals exclusively from the Ulster County Department of Social Services.
Families Now intervention modality is solution-focused as opposed to focusing on finding causes or explanations for problems. As Families Now counselors work in partnership with their families, our hope is that they will be seen as allies and as powerful, positive collaborators who can provide families the opportunity to learn new behaviors, and helps them make better choices for their children.
Contact: Robert Polentovage
rpoltenovage@ywcaulstercounty.org
Peace Education Center of the Hudson Valley
PECHV envisions a community that appreciates the interconnected nature of life, where positive peace is nurtured into existence. Their aim is to support and sustain community efforts to create a more just and peaceful world, through educational and interfaith programming in the Hudson Valley and beyond.
