The YWCA also places a strong focus on helping you complete high school and pursue further education and training. By continuing your own education, you will increase your child’s future success in school.

Registration
Please call 214-584-2329 to verify your eligibility for services and be matched with a case manager. All services are offered free of charge.

Upcoming Workshops

Program Services
Your case manager will work with you to help you achieve the following:

• Having a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.

• Becoming a better parent.

• Building a strong network of support for yourself and your baby.

• Making your home a safe place for your baby to live and play.

• Accessing healthcare, child care, job training and other support services available in your community.

• Setting goals for your family’s future.

Our program’s core components include:

• Identifying areas of family strengths and growth opportunities.

• Developing a Family Support Plan to achieve your goals.

• Parenting and life skills education on 10 critical topics for parents.

• Referrals to additional supports are based on your needs.

• In-home visits from your case manager.

• Distribution of free car seats to parents who attend a car seat class.

Safe Riders Car Seat Distribution Program
You can receive a free car seat for your child from the YWCA Young Parent Program and the Safe Riders Child Safety Seat Distribution and Education Program.

Safe Rider classes are offered in English on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month and in Spanish on the third Wednesday of each month. Classes are held 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the YWCA Widner Child Care Center, 1811 S. Hampton, Dallas, TX 75208.

Download a flier for the Safe Riders program.

You must call 214-584-2329 to register. There is no fee to attend the class.

Downloads & Resources

• Download a calendar of upcoming Young Parent Meetings.