Jugendhilfe

Free programs and services for youth in the Spokane area.

For Youth and Families

We provide an array of programs and services designed to educate, care for, invest in, and advocate for youth in our community, including free preschool, violence prevention education, a teen council, and therapy for youth exposed to domestic violence.

Dienstleistungen

Kostenlose Vorschule

ECEAP (Early Childhood Education & Assistance Program) is a free preschool program for 3-4 year olds that includes additional care and support for the youth’s entire family. When the whole family is connected to meaningful resources, the child’s chances for success are greatly improved. 

Psychotherapie

Trauma-informed mental health services are available for youth, up to 18 years old, who have directly or indirectly experienced domestic violence. We offer trauma-informed play and sand tray therapy, as well as EMDR.

Jugendgewaltprävention

To foster healthy relationships and prevent future violence, we engage with youth in a variety of ways, including healthy relationship curriculum, leadership development through our Teen Council, and  self-care and community building at our Transformations Camp and Self-Care Summit events. 

“I love it here!! This place has made me more confident and comfortable in public.” 

Camp participant

“It just helped me feel like I’m not alone and I can get a better perspective on things.”

Summit participant

"I’ve learned about the cycle of abuse and the warning signs. I’ve also got some resources and I am really relieved to know I can get help if I need it."

Healthy Roots participant

“These conversations were so valuable, thank you so much for helping us learn the difference between healthy and unhealthy behavior.”

Healthy Roots participant

Domestic Violence and Children

According to the Spokane Regional Health District:

  • 1 in 3 youth experience verbal abuse in their family
  • 1 in 5 youth witnessed abuse between adults more than once
  • 1 in 5 youth have been abused by an adult
  • 1 in 10 youth experience intimate partner violence
  • More than 2,000 children are documented as witnesses to a DV-related crime
  • 1,490 children were identified as victims in DV-related incidents
  • These numbers underestimate true exposure due to inconsistencies in tracking and underreporting

Der Blog

März 4, 2025 Mai 18 @ 3:53 pm

Supporting Youth Recap: Pathways Forward

On February 27, as part of our Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM) campaign, we held another Pathways Forward discussion to educate our community on the impact of teen dating violence and the unique needs of youth survivors. This conversation was…

Jan. 31, 2025 Mai 18 @ 3:53 pm

Supporting Youth TDVAM 2025

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM), a time dedicated to raising awareness about the realities of teen dating violence and empowering our community to take action. With 1 in 3 teens experiencing dating violence and the majority never…

Jan. 13, 2025 Mai 18 @ 3:53 pm

Healthy Roots at Shadle Park High School: Recap

In December, YWCA partnered with the college and career center at Shadle Park High School to bring three interactive lunch time lessons focused on the social and emotional skills required for post-secondary success. What is Healthy Roots? Healthy Roots is…

Veranstaltungen

Apr. 15, 2025 Juni 5 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Trans and Nonbinary Youth: Pathways Forward

Join YWCA Spokane this Pride Month for a roundtable conversation about promoting equitable inclusion for trans and gender nonconforming youth this June.

Apr. 11, 2025 Juni 9 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 Uhr Nachmittags

DV 101-Schulung: Erkennen. Reagieren. Weiterleiten.

Join YWCA Spokane for this important free, virtual training on June 9th at 2:00pm. Learn more about intimate partner domestic violence, how to help a friend, and about YWCA Spokane’s free and confidential services.

Apr. 11, 2025 Juni 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 Uhr

DV 101-Schulung: Erkennen. Reagieren. Weiterleiten.

Join YWCA Spokane for this important free, virtual training on June 12th at 10:00am. Learn more about intimate partner domestic violence, how to help a friend, and about YWCA Spokane’s free and confidential services.