Is the YWCA a social services agency?
Yes, in the sense that the local organizations are major providers of services that meet women’s needs. Depending on local programs, these can include: child care, rape crisis intervention, domestic violence assistance, shelters for domestic violence victims and their families, job training, career counseling, entrepreneurial training for teens, and fitness training. Just as important as the programs, however, is that the YWCA creates community among women, develops women’s leadership in a supportive environment, fosters diversity, and brings about real change through advocacy.
