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Youth Services

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.

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Services

Free Preschool

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. 

Mental Health Therapy

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.

Youth Violence Prevention

To foster healthy relationships and prevent future violence, we engage with youth in a variety of ways, including healthy relationship curriculum, leadership development, 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

Blog

Feb 2, 2026 May 16 @ 1:35 pm

ECEAP Grows Strong Families with a Parent-First Approach

YWCA’s ECEAP grows strong families, ensuring children thrive with a parent-first approach.

Dec 17, 2025 May 16 @ 1:35 pm

2025 Youth Self-Care Summit Recap

The Youth Self-Care Summit in Spokane is a one-day celebration empowering young women of color through self-care education and community. Hosted by YWCA Spokane and SWAG, the summit features interactive workshops, local facilitators, and a keynote by SWAG director Jaime Stacy, fostering connection, healing, and collective growth together locally.

Aug 11, 2025 May 16 @ 1:35 pm

I AM EMPOWERED: Highlights from Transformations Camp 2025

YWCA Spokane and SWAG’s Transformations Camp 2025 empowered youth through a week-long, affirming experience centered on confidence, leadership, and belonging.

Events

Feb 26, 2026 Jun 1 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

DV 101 Training: Recognize. Respond. Refer.

Learn about intimate partner domestic violence, how to help a friend, and YWCA Spokane’s services at this free, virtual training on June 1st at 10:00am.

Apr 16, 2026 Jun 4 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

DV 101 Training: Recognize. Respond. Refer.

Learn about intimate partner domestic violence, how to help a friend, and YWCA Spokane’s services at this free, virtual training on June 4th at 3:00pm.

Apr 16, 2026 Jun 11 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

DV 201 Training: Learning In Action

Learn more about the unique barriers and challenges survivors navigate with this important sequel, virtual training on June 11th at 1pm.