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The YWCA is a place where every women can find the support services, career development and advancement opportunities, and health and wellness information that can enable them to move forward toward a successful life. |
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Children, Youth & FamiliesThe YWCA Child Care Partnership's CYF Program provides immediate financial assistance for CYF clients needing child care. To qualify for the program, clients need to:
- Have an open Allegheny County CYF case
- Be referred by a CYF Caseworker
- Be employed a minimum of 20 hours per week*
- Be earning at least minimum wage
- Need child care for children age birth through twelve years**
*Clients in the midst of crisis or a treatment program may qualify for Respite Care and do not need to be employed. Contact the CYF Coordinator at 412-255-1485 for more information
**Children ages 13 through 19, with physical or mental disabilities, may qualify for funding. Contact the CYF Coordinator at 412-255-1485 for more information.
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CYF CASEWORKER REFERRAL PROCESS
All CYF clients needing child care subsidy funding must be referred by a CYF Caseworker:
Contact the CCP/CYF office at 412-255-1485 as soon as you know a client needs child care funding and refer them.
Provide necessary intake information to the CCP/CYF office including:
- Full names, social security numbers and dates of birth for each family member.
- Mailing address and telephone number of client
- CYF case number and sequence numbers for each family member
- When child care is needed
- CYF Caseworker name and telephone number
Provide any supporting documentation to the CCP/CYF office including:
- A copy of any court orders
- A letter verifying custody of the child(ren) in question and authorizing permission to seek child care and subsidy funding.
CCIS Parent Resource & Referral Department
Local: 412-261 – CARE (2273)
Toll Free: 1-800-362-3131
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