Listening and Responding to Children
Throughout April we’ve addressed the importance of understanding the Y’s abuse prevention policies, recognizing red flags and boundary violations and how to talk with your children about abuse. Now, it’s important that all parents and caregivers know how ...
Many parents and caregivers find speaking to their children about abuse to be uncomfortable. Framing these conversations around other safety conversations you have may help you work through some of that uncomfortableness. Below you’ll find age-appropriate ways to talk to your child about ...
We are excited to announce that as a part of our ongoing efforts to create one of the safest and most responsible environments possible, the Treasure Valley Family YMCA is installing an air purification system in all its facilities—a sophisticated bipolar ionization (BPI) process to further ...
At the Y, creating safe spaces for youth to learn, grow and thrive is our top priority – especially following the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Kids need a safe space now more than ever, and we take pride in the measures we’ve taken to help keep your kids safe. Here are some important tips ...
It’s Child Abuse Prevention Month, and all month long we’ll be providing tips and advice for parents and caregivers to help prevent and spot child abuse. Follow along all month!The development of children is the core of which the Y’s values were built. This is why the safety of all children ...
Join us April 1 for our 2021 Virtual Annual Campaign Kickoff!
We invite you to JOIN US for a fun and inspiring virtual event to kick off our 2021 YMCA Annual Community Campaign! You will have an opportunity to learn more about how the Y is responding to urgent needs in our ...
Did you know that Black History Month has roots associated with the YMCA? In 1915, Carter G. Woodson, a University of Chicago alumnus, arrived in Chicago to attend a national celebration of the 50th anniversary of emancipation sponsored by the state of Illinois.
(BOISE, ID) – The Treasure Valley Family YMCA, a leading non-profit organization, has announced that it will expand school-age child care to support families when the school year begins. This child care program will align with adjusted school district calendars and virtual learning ...
On August 5, four Treasure Valley Family YMCA facilities will be receiving sites for donations of laptops for Close the Divide Day hosted by Idaho Business for Education (IBE). Close the Divide Day is a community-wide effort aimed at collecting spare laptops from businesses and the ...
As spring comes to an end and summer begins, sustaining a garden takes some work! Watering, deadheading, and fertilizing are just a few garden chores that will keep you busy. It feels very satisfying knowing that you are helping new and old plants come to life, especially during one of the ...
A statement from President & CEO, David Duro
Today, I join you with a broken heart as I see the avoidable, needless, and tragic deaths of African-Americans, the riots and violence, and the divisiveness and unrest that has come to a boiling point in communities across our nation. Our hearts ...
The Treasure Valley Family YMCA is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2020 YMCA Civic Engagement Scholarships: Maria Esquivel-Rodriguez from Caldwell High School, Sydney Timothy from Borah High School, Carson Moore from Rocky Mountain High School, Maura Catherine Dresner-Pfau from ...
