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Young Parent Support and Classes

Avatar: Community Partner Community Partner
  • Original Idea Voted on by New Yorkers: A parenting hub that offers childcare for participants in order for them to receive coaching and support as well as helping them navigate crucial resources, benefits, and connections.

  • Implementing Organization: Women's Empowerment Coalition of NYC

  • Neighborhoods: Sunset Park

  • Funding Amount: $235,000

The responses below are directly from the community organizations selected to implement The People’s Money projects.

How does your organization plan to bring this idea to life?

We will offer structured English language and job training sessions at our program sites, providing safe, supervised childcare so parents can attend consistently. Staff will also provide guidance on navigating benefits, resources, and professional development opportunities, ensuring participants can fully engage and succeed.

What motivated your organization to apply to implement this idea?

We have extensive experience delivering English classes and job training to immigrant and low-income parents, and we understand the barriers that childcare and access challenges create. Our trusted relationships and proven program structure position us to implement this project successfully.

How do you think this project will make a difference in your community?

By removing childcare barriers and offering structured support, this project will help parents gain language skills, job readiness, and confidence, creating stronger families and more economically empowered communities.

List at least one thing you're excited about related to this project!

We are excited to see parents fully engage in learning and job training while their children are cared for safely, leading to improved outcomes for the entire family.

How can someone participate or stay up to date on the project?

Families can contact our organization directly, visit program sites, or follow updates through our social media channels, website and partner networks.

Website: www.wecnyc.org
Instagram: @wecnyc
Facebook: @wecnyc
LinkedIn: @wecnyc
Twitter/X: @wecnyc1

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