Children's Services

CHILDCARE - Helping parents nurture their children is the primary goal of all WIN childcare programs. Therapeutic, on-site services are offered in WIN's transitional facilities and substance abuse treatment programs. Programs are age-appropriate for infants and toddlers, pre-schoolers, and school-age children, and are staffed by trained Head Teachers and Assistant Teachers. Developmental assessments are offered to determine if an individual child is in need of specialized services, and referrals are made to qualified community organizations.

AFTERSCHOOL AND RECREATION PROGRAMS - WIN's afterschool and recreation programs offer a safe, educational environment for school-age children at all of WIN's transitional shelters. Activities include supervised homework help; group activities such as games, arts and crafts, dance, and literacy projects; clubs dedicated to the special interests of children; and trips to places of interest throughout the city. These programs are available throughout the school year, including school holidays.

CAMP WIN - An out of school time specialized day camp for children of all ages living in WIN shelters, Camp WIN's specialized curriculum is designed so that activities for the children are both exciting and challenging. Camp WIN provides services during the 8 summer weeks, and other school holidays, including winter and spring breaks. Highlights of Camp WIN activities include trips to museums and parks, along with sports and cultural events. Additional staff are hired for Camp WIN activities to augment the services of teachers and full-time recreational staff.

KID SISTA - A program WIN developed for young girls (ages 10-16) in our Junius/Liberty shelter complex in Brooklyn. The primary goal of Kid SISTA is to reduce HIV transmission among young women of color by reducing high-risk behaviors through knowledge and empowerment.  It gives girls who are already participating in or facing pressures for sexual activity and other risky behaviors a better understanding of their own power in their relationships with men and boys and in society as a whole.  Empowering women and girls at an early age is crucial to breaking the cycle of domestic violence that often begins with coerced sex and ends in intimate partner violence.