My Visit to Sacramento
By Daniela Cruz At a very young age, we’re told we have a voice that can be used to change the world around us, but we don’t always know when […]
Quality Child Care and Development
We are committed to supporting families in their search for quality, affordable and convenient child care options. Funded by the California Department of Education, Child Development Division, YMCA Childcare Resource Service offers free […]
CSS Testimonials
The Y’s mission is our reason for being, and the Y’s cause is our mission in action — a promise to do everything in our movement’s considerable power to enrich […]
LGBTQ+
The Y is made up of people of all ages and from every walk of life working side by side to strengthen communities. Together we work to ensure that everyone, […]
Youth Homelessness
At YMCA Youth and Family Services we believe all people should have a safe place to live, a reliable support system, a sense of purpose and connections to resources needed to […]
Impacts of Behavior Services
By: Martha H. I would like to tell you about a former child who attended my daycare and his story. C started with us in May 2017 at the age of […]
WE Are in it Together
Youth Passion + Social Issues= Change Reading, writing, and ‘rithmetic? Don’t be so old fashioned. Today’s students are breathing new life into school subjects by creating positive social change in […]
YMCA Invited to Child Abuse Prevention Summit
Playing with our young children – be it peek-a-boo, tickle fights, or dance parties – is not only one of the great joys of parenting. It’s also a valuable opportunity […]
A Visit to the Capitol
You probably know that the YMCA serves infants and toddlers with its camps, swim lessons, and even our Child Watch services while you exercise. But did you know we also […]
More Opportunities to Serve Vegetables
Child care is an opportune setting with unlimited possibilities to introduce young children to a variety of vegetables. One helpful guideline to serving more vegetables is the Child and Adult […]