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

Provides information and lends books, pamphlets, newsletters, audio recordings, and DVDs relating to neurological disorders and other health-related topics. Provides numerous educational programs throughout the year, including the annual Caregivers Conference and regular mental health first aid trainings.

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.

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

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 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 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 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.

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.

Works to empower all young people, especially those who need us most to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.  Offers specialized classes in music, art, dance, and technology for K-12 grade students across the Tri-Cities. Classes include: -  Painting -  Abstract Art -  3D Art -  Introduction to Art -  Introduction to: Music, Marimba, Guitar, Percussion Ensemble, Piano, Breakdancing, Photography, Podcasting, MAC News, Music Video, Video Game Design, Lego Robotics, and more.

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.

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

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 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.

Offers various support groups for parents that have children with disabilities. Meetings include family, siblings, mother, and father support groups. Program Activities: Parent Support Group, Fathers support network, Sib-shops, Newsletter, Lending Library, and a helping parent program.

Provides information and support to school districts within educational district. Provides Early Intervention services to infants and toddler with developmental delays in the following areas: social-emotional, communication, motor, cognitive and self help. At this time, we are providing virtual services through Zoom but will soon be providing limited in-person services. Focuses on: - Student support and intervention - School health and nurse services - Adult and youth mental health first aid classes - Special education - Birth-to-Five support for children with disabilities - Migrant education

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.

Provides law enforcement, crime prevention programs (such as D.A.R.E.), youth services, and Crime Resistant Community Living for the city of Kennewick. The Crime Resistant Community Living program is designed as a partnership among law enforcement, property owners and managers, and residents to help keep drugs and other criminal activity out of residential rental property, thereby maintaining the quality of our communities and neighborhoods. D.A.R.E. Program: prevention program for students to learn about resisting drugs and alcohol. Provides youth division law enforcement services for the city of Kennewick.

Offers support groups, education, foster care and adoption support, help for guardians, as well as special programs for foster youth and teens. Kinship (Non-Parent Guardian Navigation): helps guardians or caregivers understand and navigate the services available to children living in their care. Navigator is available to help kinship caregivers with information about resources for legal assistance; assistance applying for Federal and State subsidies; locating or maintaining child care; navigating through the educational system, and advocacy and referrals to medical, dental, and mental health services. Foster Teen & Young Adult Programs: provides programs that guide and support foster youth between the ages of 14-23, as they transition from foster care to self-sufficiency. Through group trainings, one-on-one coaching, and adult and peer mentors, youth receive support to pursue their education, train for employment, learn financial literacy, and develop critical life skills such as creating healthy relationships, self-advocacy, and maintaining support networks. Also assist homeless youth and youth ages 18-24, who have transitioned from foster care with obtaining and maintaining housing. Helps youth in setting and achieving personal goals related to living independently.

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.

Addresses the needs of children, parents, and families by offering support groups, education, foster care and adoption support, help for guardians, as well as special programs for foster youth and teens. - Parent Support Classes: offering support groups and classes for parents and families to help educate and support as they're raising their children. Includes: 7 to 10-week Parenting Skills Classes for parents/caregivers of children, 0-18 years of age; and 4-hour Co-Parenting Seminars required by the courts to support parents who are going through divorce or separation and have minor children. - Adoption Resource: offers adoption counseling for birth mothers who are considering adoption or are interested in more information about adoption. Families learn how the process works, discover future opportunities, and receive support throughout the adoption process. - Kinship Navigator: provides services to enhance the ability of relatives to provide safe, stable, and a nurturing environment for the children in their care. Services include legal referral regarding custody, financial assistance to reach basic needs, parent education & training, support group, assistance in applying for federal and state subsidies, help with child care, help in navigating through the education system, and information on medical dental, and mental health services. - Foster Teen Programs: assists youth in acquiring the skills they need in order to live and function effectively on their own. These include interpersonal skills, money management, housing, work and vocational skills.

Works with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, questioning, and allied youth aged 14 through 21 to provide a safe place, education, advocacy, and to promote positive growth and self-empowerment.  Following a brief interview to identify any needed services and referrals, youth socialize and participate in peer support, life skills and other education, art activities, and field trips.  Offers the following: -  Social Service Referrals -  Counseling -  Computer/Internet Access -  Book and Video Library -  Art and Craft Area -  Resource Pantry -  Tutoring Center

Organizes summer day camps for boys and girls ages 5-12.  Campers generally swim twice per week and attend one other field trips (e.g. bowling, skating, miniature golf) and a combined all camp activity on Fridays.   Camps are located throughout the Tri-Cities area (Kennewick, Pasco, Richland). However, space is limited at each location, so sign up early to guarantee your child's spot. A YMCA membership is not required. Safety: In daily programming, the YMCA puts safety as the top priority. This includes not only physical safety but the security of knowing every child is welcomed and nurtured. Policies, procedures and training are all established to keep the children in our program safe.   What To Bring to Camp: Campers must bring their own lunch and beverage. The Y provides an afternoon snack. Early-morning campers can bring a morning snack. Comfortable clothing, socks, and durable closed-toe shoes is recommended; as well as a jacket or sweatshirt on cold days. All campers will participate in water play/swimming and will need to have a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen with them daily.

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