YMCA of Orange County 2017-2018 Child Care Annual Report

YMCA of Orange County 2017-2018 Child Care Annual Report 2 Philosophy The Y After School Program philosophy is rooted in the YMCA mission, vision, and core values: Caring • Honesty • Respect • Responsibility The Y provides an inclusive before and after school care program that supports the needs and priorities of the child, the family and the school. Our programs facilitate the development of the whole child through meaningful experiences, programs, and collaborations that build relationships and a sense of community. Program Philosophy and Core Values • Our programs provide a safe, secure and supportive environment. • We believe a child’s experience is dependent on family life and community life – our programs support the entire family through programming and character based curriculum. • We believe in focusing on a child’s abilities rather than their shortcomings. • We believe when youth are exposed to consistent displays of positive character traits, they will develop a healthy self esteem and a willingness to help others. • We believe by supporting the local school, children will experience success. • We believe building strong kids and strong families will strengthen the foundation of our communities. TheYMCAof Orange CountyCommunity Impact 60,000+ members served 230 volunteers 7,698 students served 70 child care sites 1,500 YMCA team members working for a better us 20 Cities served $3.9 million raised to support those in need $1.1 million in financial assistance provided $2.8 million in community program subsidies 126,929 hours of child care provided to families