She was hesitant to enroll her daughter in our childcare program. Money was tight. She worked two jobs. Trust did not come easy.
A month in, she called us “a lifeline.” Her daughter was safe, learning and smiling again. And for the first time in a long time, she could breathe.
This is what family strengthening looks like: meeting people where they are and walking alongside them.
Childcare is not just a service.
It is stability.
It is peace of mind.
It is a foundation for families trying to rebuild—or simply hold things together.
We do not take that trust lightly. The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis is committed to ensuring every parent has a partner, every child has a champion and every family has a place to turn.
Together, we can open more doors for working parents, create safe spaces for children and strengthen the roots of our community.
Join us in supporting YMCA childcare and help us be that lifeline for the next family in need. Donate HERE.
By Natasha Bellak, Vice President of Youth Development, YMCA of Greater Indianapolis
