by First Year Cleveland | Mar 23, 2025
Program Description:
Independence Place & NIA (Nurturing Independence and Aspirations) gives specialized, participant-centered supportive services and case management for current and past participants of YWCA’s programs. This includes a 23-unit temporary supportive housing program for young adults ages 18-24 who have experienced homelessness & other challenges. Many have aged out of foster care.
Program Requirements:
Ages 18-24, any gender, history of homelessness, disability
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
by First Year Cleveland | Mar 23, 2025
Program Description:
Finding the right support for your family can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. Starting Point’s Parent & Youth Ambassadors (PYAs) are here to help families across Ohio connect with essential services, benefits, and resources. PYAs are trusted guides who provide free, personalized support to families with children and youth from birth to 21 years old, offering assistance in ways that best fit each family’s needs. Whether you need help finding child care, housing assistance, food programs, or other services, our PYAs are ready to walk alongside you.
Program Requirements:
Parents/Caregivers: Pregnant or with a child from birth – age 21.
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
by First Year Cleveland | Mar 23, 2025
Program Description:
Starting Point’s Career Advancement Services connect professionals seeking a new, rewarding career in the child care industry with programs that are currently hiring. Check out our resources to help you apply for the job, and submit your application to the Job Bank and be listed among a pool of candidates for open positions in Cuyahoga, Ashtabula, Lake and Geauga county! FREE trainings for early childhood and out-of-schooltime professionals in English and Spanish, with three convenient formats; Virtual Live, Online Self-Paced, and In-Person at on-site training and conference events
Program Requirements:
Resident of Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga or Ashtabula Counties
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
by First Year Cleveland | Mar 23, 2025
Program Description:
Inspired By Me: Life Coaching services for women. These are free if you have a youth enrolled in one of our programs.
Program Requirements:
To receive free coaching services, participants must have a youth enrolled in one of our programs.
Hours of Operation:
This program is available on Wednesday evenings from 6 pm – 9 pm.
by First Year Cleveland | Mar 23, 2025
Program Description:
Early Learning Center (ELC) – Our Gold Star rated, two-generational model meets the needs of families with young children ages 3-5 who have experienced homelessness or other significant challenges. We focus on the social/emotional needs of our students and their families. The ELC is proudly the only program of its kind in the state of Ohio. Transportation and financial assistance might be available.
Program Requirements:
Age- 3-5 years old, birth certificate or social security card for child (we will assist in obtaining, if needed), photo ID and social security card for parent/guardian, proof of income, if any (we will assist in obtaining, if needed); We accept vouchers, private pay, Kinship Care. We have limited resources for free/grant seats, supporting families experiencing homelessness in obtaining emergency vouchers for childcare.
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
