Parent Involvement

Parent Advisory Council (PAC)

Parents are encouraged to participate in the Parent Advisory Council as a way to keep abreast of current issues and concerns at each YMCA Program Center. Parents and YMCA staff members come together to share ideas and suggestions regarding program content and quality, family activities, enrichment programs, and other items of interest.
* The PAC meeting calendar is posted on the Parent Information Board at the center.

Parent Conferences

The exchange of information about a child from both the parent's and the staff's perspective can be very helpful to both home and the program staff. Parent conferences can be informal or formal. We cannot emphasize enough that it is important that you share changes at home or at school that affect your child's life. Changes occurring in the relationship of the parents will influence the way in which your child relates to others. Staff can better provide for a child's needs at these times if they are aware of changes.

Parent Concerns

The YMCA is dedicated to developing and maintaining high levels of member service. We want to hear from you if we have not accomplished this goal. All of our YMCA staff is available to assist you with questions or concerns and will work with you for resolution. In the event a concern is not resolved to your satisfaction you may contact the branch (information located on the back of the handbook) and speak with the Associate Executive Director of Child Care at your local branch.