BIG BOOST- Learning opens doors for kids to be everything they can be. Sometimes a child needs a hand-up along the way. Big Boost tutoring program offers Regina elementary school children individual help with math, reading or sometimes English as a second language. Kids grow in confidence as they experience success and have the encouragement of an adult tutor who's there just for them.  With just one hour per week, you can give a child a Big Boost! We'll show you how. Click here for contact information.

BIG SISTERS:  Whether it's the traditional Big Sister / Little Sister match, small group mentoring or big group events, Big Sisters is all about friendship between women and girls. Find out how a little time from a caring adult makes a Big difference in the life of a child. 

CHILD CARE CENTRE:  Our Child Care Centres offer a full range of developmental programming to nurture children's physical, emotional, social, intellectual and creative lives.

VILLAGE NETWORKS:  Village Networks for single mothers and their children offers a variety of empowering, informative and fun services for single mothers and their children living in Regina. Help build a social network, with access to information and resources, for yourself and other single moms like you. 

CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION:  Birthing from Within childbirth classes allow parents to learn through interactive, creative activities that explore and validate their own knowledge in the spirit of fun and curiosity while at the same time discussing non-biased, evidence-based information about pain-coping and labour management. 

Y's Kids -  When there is abuse in the parents' relationship, children will be affected. They may not have the words to talk about it, but children are usually more aware of abuse and its repercussions than adults think they are. The experience of living in a home where abuse is present can affect the way a child feels, thinks and behaves. The Y's Kids Program for Children Exposed to Violence provides a safe place where children and teens can explore their many feelings. It gives them age-appropriate ways to understand what has taken place. It equips them to sort out which behaviours are abusive and to find healthy ways to deal with conflict and emotions.

The program is appropriate for children aged 5 - 16 who:

• have a memory of violence in their homes, and
• are experiencing adjustment difficulties that are likely associated to violence in their homes

Parents may refer their children into the program. Once a referral is received, staff do a brief assessment to determine whether Y's Kids group or individual services are right for each child. There is no fee. A mother's group for parenting support is available. Please visit here for contact information.

GO GIRLS - Go Girls! Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds is a mentoring program designed to encourage physical activity, healthy eating and positive self-image among girls ages 12 to 14.  Go Girls! matches groups of girls in grades 7 and 8 with women aged 18 to 25 who act as their mentors. The Mentors develop relationships with the girls and lead them through a process of positive self-reflection. They act as role models as girls build their self-confidence and their knowledge about healthy lifestyles. The program provides the Mentors with an excellent opportunity to enhance their leadership skills. VIsit here for details.

Please visit the YWCA website for details on all programs available.