Provides free public education services for students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

Provides school preparedness and strengthening for children in families that are below the poverty guideline and have multiple barriers. Believes that parents are their child's first and most important teacher and are essential in the child's education and development. Provides the head start needed to enter kindergarten.

Works to empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

Provides and maintains nine parks and an Aquatic Center. Amenities include restrooms, basketball court, tennis courts, picnic facilities, barbecue pits, and playground equipment.

Provides conflict resolution workshops including communication skills training.

Provides school preparedness and strengthening for children in families that are below the poverty guideline and have multiple barriers. Believes that parents are their child's first and most important teacher and are essential in the child's education and development. Provides the head start needed to enter kindergarten.

Serves as an independent advocate for abused/neglected children birth to 18 years involved in a dependency action. Volunteers are appointed by the court to investigate, gather information, provide written reports, and make recommendations regarding the child's best interest; volunteers are recruited, trained, and supported by staff.

Provides resource and referrals to families in crisis, as well as clothing, diapers, toiletries/hygiene goods, and thrift store vouchers to anyone who is in need.

Provides free public education for students in grades K through 12th, including alternative high school education.

Offers youth programs through community organizations for boys from 1st grade to age 21 and girls ages 14-21. Programs promote character development, mental and physical fitness, life skills, and citizenship skills including service to the community.

Career and technical training for high school Juniors and Senior to gain employable skills while earning their high school diploma.

Provides a primary prevention program for sexual assault, violence, and crimes. Also provides community presentations, which are offered in an age appropriate manner and are directed toward the prevention of sexual violence.

Provides free public education services for students in Pre-School through 12th grades.

Provides school preparedness and strengthening for children in families that are below the poverty guideline and have multiple barriers. Believes that parents are their child's first and most important teacher and are essential in the child's education and development. Provides the head start needed to enter kindergarten.

Provides youth sports for children that help personal development, learning responsibility, developing positive values, and attitudes; as well as top-notch sports skills and tactics. Teaches beginning sports skills, unlike traditional progression from drills to game play, the games' approach keeps younger players interested and focused from start to finish. Older players enjoy traditional, positive competition and can further enhance their development through the YMCA's more challenging personal achievement program. Sports include but are not limited to Basketball, Baseball, Flag Football, Soccer, Skateboarding

Provides recreation services for the city of Kennewick. There are 34 maintained public parks and facilities spread throughout the city with 855 total acres of which about 400 is green space. Many of the parks and facilities are available to rent for your group gathering or special event.

Offers assistance to parents of children who: - Are absent from home for more than 72 consecutive hours without consent of his/her parent(s)/guardian(s); or - Are beyond the control of his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) such that the child's behavior substantially endangers the health, safety, or welfare of the child or another person; or - Have a serious substance abuse problem for which there are no pending charges related to substance abuse.

Provides trauma treatment for children who have been struggling emotionally or have experienced some type of trauma, and are struggling in Pre-K or at home. Treatment includes different activities that help relaxation mode and self-awareness to release tension.Works at getting to the root of the problem through their five senses. Child care for emergencies can be provided for parents with no other alternatives from 9am-5pm on weekdays; call for more information.

Provides a variety of programs including recreational activities, leisure activities, health and fitness activities, and community interest activities.

Offers free preschool classes and other services for low-income children or children with special needs. Program is designed to help children prepare for success in school.

Offers free early childhood education and development program that serves low-income children, children with disabilities and/or foster children who are under age 5. Head Start is in session 4 half days per week, and programs operate September through May.

Works to empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

Provides access to books, audiobooks, magazines, videos, computers, and wireless, including 24/7 access to downloadable eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines. Also provides access to Pronunciator, which is a free way to learn any of 164 languages with self-directed lessons, live teachers, movies, music, and more online. Benton County: Kennewick Branch - Union St 1620 S Union St, Kennewick, WA 99338 M-F, 9am-7pm; Sa, 9am-5pm; Su, 1-5pm. 509-783-7878 Mid-Columbia Libraries – Keewaydin 405 S Dayton St, Kennewick, WA 99336 M Tu, 11am-7pm; W-F, 10am6pm; Sa, noon-5pm. 509-586-3156 Benton City Branch 810 Horne Dr, Benton City, WA 99320 Tu W, 11am-7pm; Th F, 10am-6pm; Sa, 11am-4pm. 509-588-6471 Richland Public Library 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352 M-Th, 10am-9pm; F, 10am-6pm; Sa, 10am-5pm; Su, noon-5pm. 509-942-7454 West Richland Branch 3803 W Van Giesen St, West Richland, WA 99353 M-Tu, 11am-7pm; W-F, 10am-6pm; Sa Su, noon-5pm. 509-967-3191 Prosser Branch 902 7th St, Prosser, WA 99350 M-W, 11am-7pm; Th F,10am-6pm; Sa, 10am-3pm. 509-786-2533 Franklin County: Pasco Branch 1320 W Hopkins St, Pasco, WA 99301 M-F, 11am-7pm; Sa Su, noon-5pm. 509-545-1019 Merrill's Corner Branch 5240 Eltopia Rd W, Eltopia, WA 99330 509-546-8051 M W F, 2-7pm. Kahlotus Branch 225 E Weston St, Kahlotus, WA 99335 M W F, 2-7pm; Sa, 10am-3pm. 509-282-3493 Connell Branch 118 N Columbia Ave, Connell, WA 99326 M-F, 2-7pm; Sa, 10am-4pm. 509-234-4971 West Pasco Branch 7525 Wrigley Dr, Pasco, WA 99301 M-Tu, 11am-7pm; W-F, 11am-6pm; Sa Su, noon-5pm. 509-546-8055 Basin City Branch 50-A N Canal Blvd, Basin City, WA 99343 Tu-F, 2-7pm; Sa, 10am-5pm. 509-269-4201 Adams County: Othello Branch 101 E Main St, Othello, WA 99344 M-F, 11am-7pm; Sa, 10am-3pm. 509-488-9683

Programs created to ensure that all children in the region are read with at least 20 minutes a day from birth through third grade. Also provides free books to groups, schools, and individuals who put them into the hands of children.

Provides youth sports for children that help personal development, learning responsibility, developing positive values, and attitudes; as well as top-notch sports skills and tactics. Teaches beginning sports skills, unlike traditional progression from drills to game play, the games' approach keeps younger players interested and focused from start to finish. Older players enjoy traditional, positive competition and can further enhance their development through the YMCA's more challenging personal achievement program. Sports include but are not limited to Basketball, Baseball, Flag Football, Soccer, Skateboarding