programs girls incorporated handbook
Mission
The YWCA West Central Michigan is an affiliate of the national Girls Incorporated®, a nonprofit organization.
The mission of Girls Incorporated® is to inspire all girls to be Strong, Smart and Bold™
Girls Incorporated® at the YWCA West Central Michigan responds to the changing needs of girls and their communities through research-based programs and advocacy that empower girls to reach their full potential and to understand, value, and assert their rights.
The mission of the YWCA West Central Michigan is:
Eliminating Racism
Empowering Women and Girls
Promoting Peace, Justice, Freedom, and Dignity for all
Program Goals
- Focus on asset building activities that encourage emotional security, social development, safety, athletic and academic achievement in order to reduce girls' vulnerability to violence.
- Strive to enhance the capacity of adults (parents and mentors) to support, nurture, and guide our girls.
Hours of Operation
After School Programs:
Thursdays (January 12, 2012 to May 17, 2012)4:30pm - 6:00pm (doors open at 3:30pm)
Help:
Thursdays (January 12, 2012 to May 17, 2012)3:30pm - 4:30pm
Food/Snacks
After school: Snacks will be provided to all girls enrolled in the program.
Arrival and Departure
Girls must be accompanied by the parent/guardian or YWCA staff to the program. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to provide transportation to the YWCA. (Requests for transportation will be considered on a case by case basis).
Medication
The staff will not dispense any type of medication, and parents will be asked not to bring medication to the YWCA. (Note: for special cases, please see the Program Director.)
In Case of Emergency
Parents/guardians will be notified immediately in case of emergency involving sickness and/or injury. If hospitalization is necessary, a staff member will accompany the child and remain until the parent/guardians arrive. Any expenses for treatment and/or transportation are the responsibility of the parent/guardians.
Severe Weather
When there is severe weather, the YWCA will announce all program closings on radio and TV, or you can call 616.459.7062 ext.160 or 616.459.4681 for more information. As a general rule, if the Grand Rapids Public Schools are closed, Girls Incorporated® programs will be cancelled as well.
Discipline
Girls will be assisted to resolve problems and to take responsibility for their own actions. If a child disrupts activities or threatens the security of others, positive discipline will be enforced through the use of conflict resolution strategies. If disruptive behavior persists, parents will be notified, and/or the child will be referred to the appropriate YWCA Counseling Center staff or school administrator.
For More Information Contact:
Girls Incorporated® at the YWCA West Central Michigan
25 Sheldon Blvd. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-7062 ext. 160, 249, or 302.
