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 Parenting Journey - comprehensive support for families at risk, addressing the five key factors associated with poverty and providing tools to keep families together.
For: Mixed gender, ages 0-65, families at risk of losing children to foster care
Families Now is an intensive family preservation program exclusively serving Ulster County, New York. This program offers a range of interventions aimed at providing immediate, short-term support to families facing crises. Our goal is to prevent out-of-home placements and facilitate the early reunification of youth with their families. Families with children up to 18 years old who are at imminent risk receive prioritized referrals from the Ulster County Department of Social Services.
For more information about Families Now, reach out to the Program Director Jennifer Peterson at jpeterson@ywcaulstercounty.org or 845-338-6844 ext. 107
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.
