Academics by Latin American Youth Center
When youth enroll in LAYC’s educational programs, they can look forward to an enriching experience with an emphasis on academics, leadership development, and social-skill building. Our programs focus on activities that enhance academic performance with the goal to support attainment of a high school diploma or GED, and prepare youth for post-secondary education and success. Youth have access to our academic programs at LAYC’s sites and at partner schools during the school day and...
1419 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009, US
(202) 319-2225, (202) 462-5696
Category: Education
Eligibility: Youth (6-12) Latinx
Administrative Support Certification by YWCA National Capital Area
Our Administrative Support Certificate Program is a great first step towards any entry-level office support position. Learn to navigate computer software, as well as email, the internet, and social media platforms. Course Tracks Under Administrative Support: Information Literacy & Technology: This course will introduce you to keyboarding, basic computer skills, and social media & digital foot printing. Specifically, this course will use the following software & curriculum: Edutyping...
2303 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009, US
(202) 626-0700
Category: Work Education
Eligibility: Women/Girls
Anacostia Family Success Center by Martha's Table
Martha’s Table at The Commons is expanding its community-driven services to better support children and youth, families, and individuals living in Anacostia and surrounding neighborhoods. The center is a one-stop-shop that offers comprehensive resources in health, wellness, education, parenting, and workforce readiness. At the Center, you will meet a passionate team of people who know, love, and stand ready to support their Ward 8 neighbors. Martha’s Table is part of a network...
2375 Elvans Rd. SE, Washington, DC 20020, US
(202) 328-6608
Category: Care Money Education
Eligibility: Parents Families
Aquatics by YMCA of Metropolitan Washington
At the Y, we teach youth, teens, and adults to swim, so they can stay safe around water and learn the skills they need to make swimming a lifelong pursuit for staying healthy. Y swim instructors are nationally certified. Their training includes CPR, AED, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration. Swim lessons provide important life skills that could save a life and will benefit students for a lifetime.
9401 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814, US
(301) 530-3725
12196 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, VA 20190, US
(703) 742-8800
420 East Monroe Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301, US
(703) 838-8085
3400 North 13th St, Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 525-5420
9800 Hastings Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20901, US
(301) 585-2120
1325 W Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009, US
(202) 232-6936
Category: Education
Eligibility: Health Conditions
Arts & Humanities by YMCA of Metropolitan Washington
At the YMCA, members can explore and express their creative talents in a healthy and supportive environment for building new skills. Classes help children develop confidence and increased self-awareness as they participate in problem-solving, critical thinking and attention to detail. Activities include art, dance and creative movement.
9401 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814, US
(301) 530-3725
420 East Monroe Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301, US
(703) 838-8085
5650 Oakmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20817, US
(301) 530-8500
Category: Education
Eligibility: Health Conditions
Batterer Intervention Program by My Sister's Place
A unique program that empowers men to hold each other accountable and overcome dangerous, destructive behavior The Batterer Intervention Program (BIP) – Through a 24 week intensive program facilitated by licensed clinicians, MSP staff work with batterers, providing a safe community place to learn about healthy relationships, how to become accountable for their own violent and abusive behavior, and how to replace violence and abuse with positive and healthy behaviors. The program...
1436 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009, US
(202) 529-5261
Category: Care Education
Eligibility: Perpetrator of Intimate Partner Violence Men/Boys
Bell Power Scholars Academy by YMCA of Metropolitan Washington
Each year thousands of children are plagued by learning loss at the close of Public Schools for the summer. With few activities, most of them experience a summer that will create an education barrier when they return to the classroom for the fall. The Y BELL Power Scholars Academy at YMCA of Metropolitan Washington offers a program that seeks to solve the achievement gap problem of our youth by providing vigorous academics and STEM activities five days a week for 6-8 weeks each summer.
Category: Childcare Education
Eligibility: Youth (6-12)
C.R.E.A.T.E. by United Planning Organization
When children are supported, motivated, and celebrated, there’s no end to what they can accomplish! That’s why it’s so important to keep them occupied and educated after school, over the summer, and whenever else they need attention and encouragement. UPO’s Children Reaching Educational Achievements Through Enrichment (C.R.E.A.T.E.) program provides a safe, secure place for children to interact with their friends as they learn new things, eat healthy snacks, and think...
2907 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032, US
(202) 562-3800
1649 Good Hope Rd SE, Washington, DC 20020, US
(202) 610-5900
Category: Education
Career Services & Workforce Development by YWCA National Capital Area
We are excited to offer a variety of career services and workforce development opportunities for our students. These are services that assist students in developing marketable skills that will lead to jobs or careers that are sustainable and encourage self-sufficiency over time. These include: Individualized Career Planning Virtual Job Shadow Virtual Job Shadow is a tool that we use to track your goals and store your employment materials – like your résumés, cover letters, and...
2303 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009, US
(202) 626-0700
Category: Work Education
Eligibility: Parents Women/Girls
Child Development Associate Job Training by Mary's Center
Train for a career working with young children! Briya Public Charter School offers a Child Development Associate (CDA) training program. The 10-month program prepares you for a career as an early childhood teacher or assistant teacher. During training, students learn educational theory and best practices while also getting hands-on teaching experience with children in a childcare or school setting. Upon completion of the Child Development Associate training program, you will be...
3912 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20011, US
(202) 483-8196, (844) 796-2797
Category: Education
Eligibility: DC Resident Adults (31-54)
Classes by Healthy Babies Project
We provide services, pregnancy support, and parenting support for at-risk DC women and families.
4501 Grant Street NE, Washington, DC 20019, US
(202) 396-2809
Category: Education
Eligibility: Women/Girls Families
Computer Lab - Thrive DC by Thrive DC
Computer Lab Our computer lab is open and accessible from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. We offer six internet connected desktops that clients may use for an hour at a time. Lab Schedule 8:30 AM Sign ups are available to reserve your computer time for the day. First come, first served. 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Computers are open to everyone 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Evening Program begins, computers are only available for women
1525 Newton St NW, Washington, DC 20010, US
(202) 232-0900
Category: Education
Cooking & Nutrition Classes by YMCA of Metropolitan Washington
A top priority for the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is to support the region’s health and well-being. We believe that this is achieved by taking a comprehensive approach to health for each individual and communities that we serve. On the individual level, the prescription for achieving and maintaining health includes a lot: engaging in regular physical activity, maintaining proper hydration; eating nutritious meals that are appropriate for you, reducing stress, getting...
Category: Nutrition Education Health
DC Healthy Start by DC Department of Health (DC Health)
DC Healthy Start is a federally funded program for the residents of the District of Columbia that provides support and referrals for services and resources for all women, parents and infants up to 2 years of age. The program aims to improve birth outcomes for infants and women of child bearing age. You can receive the following services through DC Healthy Start: - Care Coordination/Case Management Services - Reproductive Life Planning - Health Education - Health and Wellness...
899 N Capitol St NE, Washington, DC 20002, US
(202) 442-5955
899 North Capitol St NE, Washington, DC 20002, US
202-442-5955, 202-442-4795
Category: Understand Mental Health Mental Health Evaluation One-on-One Support Health Education Family Planning Home Visiting Navigating the System Pregnancy Tests Parenting Education Health Care Disability Screening Education
Eligibility: Young Adults (20-30) Parents Pregnant Age Group Families With Children Health Conditions Household Role Infants and Toddlers (0-2) Teens (13-19) Adults (31-54)
DC Prevention Center Wards 1-2 by Latin American Youth Center
LAYC’s hosts the DC Prevention Center Wards 1 & 2 (DCPC), an initiative of the DC Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), serving as a dynamic hub that engages, supports, and helps connect the many community elements that are needed for promoting healthy children, youth, and families as well as a drug-free District of Columbia. The theme of the DCPC: “Strong Communities…It’s About Youth, Families, and Caring Adults.” The DCPC is designed to strengthen and mobilize...
1419 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009, US
(202) 319-2225, (202) 462-5696
Category: Care Education
Eligibility: Latinx
Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) by YMCA of Metropolitan Washington
Diabetes Prevention Program is for those who are pre-diabetic. It is a year-long programs with 25 support classroom sessions. Participants learn about healthy eating and increasing physical activity to reduce risk of diabetes. We accept private insurance. How the program works? The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program is part of CDC led National Diabetes Prevention Program. It gets to the root of the diabetes epidemic by helping those at high risk of developing the disease make...
Category: Health Education Health
Eligibility: Health Conditions
Early Childhood Education by Martha's Table
Martha’s Table offers a nationally accredited early childhood education program for students 6 weeks to 3 years of age. The full-day program runs year-round at two of our locations The Commons (Southeast D.C.) and The Maycroft (Northwest D.C.). Our teachers focus on whole child development (physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development) to ensure children are on track and ready to learn in Pre-K and beyond.
2375 Elvans Rd. SE, Washington, DC 20020, US
(202) 328-6608
1474 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009, US
(202) 328-6608
Category: Education
Eligibility: Infants and Toddlers (0-2)
Early Education Home-based by United Planning Organization
We make house calls Home Based provides the same Early Head Start (EHS) resources and support in your home that children and families receive in our Early Learning Centers. Qualified home visitors perform weekly 90-minute home visits with parents to engage them and their children. We support parents in developing qualifying milestones in order to support their child’s success. Bi-weekly socialization allows parents to build their understanding of parenting and brings the community...
2907 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032, US
(202) 562-3800
1649 Good Hope Rd SE, Washington, DC 20020, US
(202) 610-5900
Category: Education
Eligibility: Youth (6-12)
Early Head Start by United Planning Organization
The Office of Early Learning provides direct center-based services to Early Head Start children and families. We focus on the first 1,000 days of a child’s life — from birth through age 2. We are passionate about helping children learn and develop fundamental skills, which promotes families’ well-being. All of our children are screened within the first 45 days of entry for health and developmental delays. (Approximately 10% of the children served are diagnosed with...
2907 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032, US
(202) 562-3800
1649 Good Hope Rd SE, Washington, DC 20020, US
(202) 610-5900
Category: Education
Eligibility: Youth (6-12) Infants and Toddlers (0-2)
Education - Calvary Women's Services by Calvary Women's Services
Calvary's life skills, education, and arts program (LEAP) is designed to address gaps that may exist in the education and life skills of the women we serve. Our education programs take place each weekday afternoon and are offered on-site at Calvary. Classes typically last one hour, and women may choose two classes each day from the selection of three or four being offered. Class focus areas include financial literacy, arts & creative expression, health & wellness, and writing skills.
1217 Good Hope Road SE, Washington, DC 20020, US
(202) 678-2341, (202) 678-2879
Category: Education