Children's Domestic Violence Program offered by Suburban King County YWCA in South King County

1010 South 2nd Street, Renton, WA 98057

Located in downtown Renton, just east of where S 2nd St, Main Ave S & Bronson Way S all intersect. YWCA is about a block west of the Renton Public Library. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.

Eligibility

Children, ages 3-13, who have witnessed domestic violence, are living in a safe place (where the abuser is not in the home), and are residents of South King County.

Hours

M-F, 9am-5pm.

(877) 757-8297

Voice

https://www.ywcaworks.org/health-safety

Languages

Interpreter services, Spanish, Multi-lingual materials

Application process

Call screener. Referrals may come from many avenues, including self-referrals by parents.

Fees

None.

Service area

King, WA

Description

Teaches safety plans, conflict resolution skills and self-care methods to children who have witnessed domestic violence through a 10-week program of educational in-home, one-on-one counseling.

What's Here

Counseling for Children Affected by Domestic Violence

Providing organization

Suburban King County YWCA in South King County

Provides advocacy-based counseling and support groups for domestic violence victims as well as counseling for children who have witnessed domestic violence. Provides job readiness training and case management for those who are homeless or are at risk of losing their homes. Career development center at Greenbridge provides job search assistance to all South King County residents with a specialized program for young adults and classes teaching computer basics needed for office jobs.