Provides school preparedness and strengthening for children in families that are below the poverty guideline and have multiple barriers. Believes that parents are their child's first and most important teacher and are essential in the child's education and development. Provides the head start needed to enter kindergarten.

Offers the following: -  Weight room for teens and adults -  Game room open to all -  Gymnasium to develop healthy bodies -  Homework center to foster a love of learning -  Chance to connect with positive role models -  The opportunity to get involved in programs that foster growth in spirit, mind, and body Sports -  Kids ages 4-13 participate in indoor soccer and outdoor soccer leagues at the MLKC Gymnasium -  Boys and girls choose from activities like indoor soccer, basketball, kickball and dodge-ball -  Adult recreation is also offered in the gym for both team sports and pick-up games. Basketball or tennis shoes are required to play in the gym; no street shoes are allowed Weight Room -  Help is on hand to assist youth and adults 13 years of age and older in the MLKC weight room Homework Center/Computer Lab -  An excellent way to make sure your child stays motivated after school YMCA staff and volunteers provide assistance in all subject areas and grade levels.

Offers various support groups for parents that have children with disabilities. Meetings include family, siblings, mother, and father support groups. Program Activities: Parent Support Group, Fathers support network, Sib-shops, Newsletter, Lending Library, and a helping parent program.

Offers assistance to parents of children who: - Are absent from home for more than 72 consecutive hours without consent of his/her parent(s)/guardian(s); or - Are beyond the control of his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) such that the child's behavior substantially endangers the health, safety, or welfare of the child or another person; or - Have a serious substance abuse problem for which there are no pending charges related to substance abuse.

Provides a primary prevention program for sexual assault, violence, and crimes. Also provides community presentations, which are offered in an age appropriate manner and are directed toward the prevention of sexual violence.

Provides access to books, audiobooks, magazines, videos, computers, and wireless, including 24/7 access to downloadable eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines. Also provides access to Pronunciator, which is a free way to learn any of 164 languages with self-directed lessons, live teachers, movies, music, and more online. Benton County: Kennewick Branch - Union St 1620 S Union St, Kennewick, WA 99338 M-F, 9am-7pm; Sa, 9am-5pm; Su, 1-5pm. 509-783-7878 Mid-Columbia Libraries – Keewaydin 405 S Dayton St, Kennewick, WA 99336 M Tu, 11am-7pm; W-F, 10am6pm; Sa, noon-5pm. 509-586-3156 Benton City Branch 810 Horne Dr, Benton City, WA 99320 Tu W, 11am-7pm; Th F, 10am-6pm; Sa, 11am-4pm. 509-588-6471 Richland Public Library 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352 M-Th, 10am-9pm; F, 10am-6pm; Sa, 10am-5pm; Su, noon-5pm. 509-942-7454 West Richland Branch 3803 W Van Giesen St, West Richland, WA 99353 M-Tu, 11am-7pm; W-F, 10am-6pm; Sa Su, noon-5pm. 509-967-3191 Prosser Branch 902 7th St, Prosser, WA 99350 M-W, 11am-7pm; Th F,10am-6pm; Sa, 10am-3pm. 509-786-2533 Franklin County: Pasco Branch 1320 W Hopkins St, Pasco, WA 99301 M-F, 11am-7pm; Sa Su, noon-5pm. 509-545-1019 Merrill's Corner Branch 5240 Eltopia Rd W, Eltopia, WA 99330 509-546-8051 M W F, 2-7pm. Kahlotus Branch 225 E Weston St, Kahlotus, WA 99335 M W F, 2-7pm; Sa, 10am-3pm. 509-282-3493 Connell Branch 118 N Columbia Ave, Connell, WA 99326 M-F, 2-7pm; Sa, 10am-4pm. 509-234-4971 West Pasco Branch 7525 Wrigley Dr, Pasco, WA 99301 M-Tu, 11am-7pm; W-F, 11am-6pm; Sa Su, noon-5pm. 509-546-8055 Basin City Branch 50-A N Canal Blvd, Basin City, WA 99343 Tu-F, 2-7pm; Sa, 10am-5pm. 509-269-4201 Adams County: Othello Branch 101 E Main St, Othello, WA 99344 M-F, 11am-7pm; Sa, 10am-3pm. 509-488-9683

Provides information and support to school districts within educational district. Provides Early Intervention services to infants and toddler with developmental delays in the following areas: social-emotional, communication, motor, cognitive and self help. At this time, we are providing virtual services through Zoom but will soon be providing limited in-person services. Focuses on: - Student support and intervention - School health and nurse services - Adult and youth mental health first aid classes - Special education - Birth-to-Five support for children with disabilities - Migrant education

Provides navigation services for parents and caregivers with children up to the age of 5. Helps clients navigate complex systems in order to solve complex issues and prevent them from happening again. Available in English and Spanish.

Provides developmental screenings and evaluations, speech therapy, occupational and physical therapy, and specialized instruction to children with special needs (age depends on case by case). Also offers a pediatric incontinence program designed to benefit children ages 4-16 years old.

Offers free preschool classes and other services for low-income children or children with special needs. Program is designed to help children prepare for success in school.

Addresses the needs of children, parents, and families by offering support groups, education, as well as special programs for foster youth and teens. - Parent Support Classes: offering support groups and classes for parents and families to help educate and support as they're raising their children. Includes: 7 to 10-week Parenting Skills Classes for parents/caregivers of children, 0-18 years of age; and 4-hour Co-Parenting Seminars required by the courts to support parents who are going through divorce or separation and have minor children. - Kinship Navigator: provides services to enhance the ability of relatives to provide safe, stable, and a nurturing environment for the children in their care. Services include legal referral regarding custody, financial assistance to reach basic needs, parent education & training, support group, assistance in applying for federal and state subsidies, help with child care, help in navigating through the education system, and information on medical dental, and mental health services. - Foster Teen Programs: assists youth in acquiring the skills they need in order to live and function effectively on their own. These include interpersonal skills, money management, housing, work and vocational skills.

Provides a variety of programs including recreational activities, leisure activities, health and fitness activities, and community interest activities.

Serves as an independent advocate for abused/neglected children birth to 18 years involved in a dependency action. Volunteers are appointed by the court to investigate, gather information, provide written reports, and make recommendations regarding the child's best interest; volunteers are recruited, trained, and supported by staff.

Provides education services to children in the community.

Seeks to pair (1) teen with a disability with (2-3) teens from their high school to have the prospect of gaining additional friendships, social skill development, and increased independence. In addition to providing recreation opportunities, the club’s purpose is to bring inclusion for teens with developmental disabilities into the general population of their high schools.

Career and technical training for high school Juniors and Senior to gain employable skills while earning their high school diploma.

Provides free public education services for students in grades K through 12th living in Prosser, Whitstran, and Paterson.

Provides free public education for students in K-12th grades, including alternative education.

Works to empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

Provides free public education services for students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

Provides school preparedness and strengthening for children in families that are below the poverty guideline and have multiple barriers. Believes that parents are their child's first and most important teacher and are essential in the child's education and development. Provides the head start needed to enter kindergarten.

Provides free medical, dental, and mental health services to uninsured adults in Benton/Franklin County or the city of Burbank who meet income guidelines. Most services are volunteer-based. Can assist with accessing medication through pharmaceutical companies' Prescription Assistance Program.

Offers free early childhood education and development program that serves low-income children, children with disabilities and/or foster children who are under age 5. Head Start is in session 4 half days per week, and programs operate September through May.

Offers support groups, education, foster care and adoption support, help for guardians, as well as special programs for foster youth and teens. Kinship (Non-Parent Guardian Navigation): helps guardians or caregivers understand and navigate the services available to children living in their care. Navigator is available to help kinship caregivers with information about resources for legal assistance; assistance applying for Federal and State subsidies; locating or maintaining child care; navigating through the educational system, and advocacy and referrals to medical, dental, and mental health services. Foster Teen & Young Adult Programs: provides programs that guide and support foster youth between the ages of 14-23, as they transition from foster care to self-sufficiency. Through group trainings, one-on-one coaching, and adult and peer mentors, youth receive support to pursue their education, train for employment, learn financial literacy, and develop critical life skills such as creating healthy relationships, self-advocacy, and maintaining support networks. Also assist homeless youth and youth ages 18-24, who have transitioned from foster care with obtaining and maintaining housing. Helps youth in setting and achieving personal goals related to living independently.

Works to empower all young people, especially those who need us most to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.  Offers specialized classes in music, art, dance, and technology for K-12 grade students across the Tri-Cities. Classes include: -  Painting -  Abstract Art -  3D Art -  Introduction to Art -  Introduction to: Music, Marimba, Guitar, Percussion Ensemble, Piano, Breakdancing, Photography, Podcasting, MAC News, Music Video, Video Game Design, Lego Robotics, and more.