Springfield ABE Directory
YMCA Teen Parent GED Program
Springfield ABE Directory
YMCA Teen Parent GED Program
Program: YMCA Teen Parent GED Program
Organization: YMCA of Greater Springfield
Address: 275 Chestnut Street, Springfield 01104
Phone: 739-6951 Fax: 736-4869
Email: Sdesmarteau@springfieldY.org Web: SpringfieldY.org
Contact Name: Sarah Desmarteau
Program Office Hours: M - F (9 - 5)
Class Times: M - F (8 - 1:30)
Eligibility Requirements: Teen parents or expecting parents ages 16 - 19 that have dropped out of high school
Cost to Participants: Free Class Cycle: year-round
Open Entry/Exit? Yes X _ No ____ Open Summers? Yes X_ No ____
Number of Adults/Out of School Youth Served:
# ABE Students Served at one time: __________
# ESOL Students Served at one time: _________
# GED Students Served at one time: up to 20, (GED & ABE)
# Others served at one time: __________Does your program have a waiting list ? Yes X_ No ____
If yes, what is the current number of people waiting?
(Please include all that apply to your program)# Waiting for ABE Classes: _______
# Waiting for ESOL Classes: ______
# Waiting for GED Prep Classes: _____
# Waiting for other classes: __________Types of Programs and Services Offered : (Check all that apply)
Programs:
ABE Homeless ___
Adult Diploma Program ___
Basic Literacy ___
Basic Mathematics ___
Citizenship ___
Computer Literacy ___
English as a Second Language ___
Family Literacy X
GED Preparation X
Job Search/Readiness X
Life Skills/Literacy X
Parenting Skills X
Pre-GED X
MCAS Prep for Out of School Youth ___
Native Language Literacy ___ Languages: ____________
Transition to College X
Workplace Education/Partnerships XSupport Services:
Child Care X
Counseling X
Housing ___
Transportation XGED Test Center: ____
Large Print ___
Audio Version ___
Braille ___
Test Languages:
English ___
Spanish ___Does your program accept volunteers? Yes X No ___
Offer Training for Volunteers? Yes X No ___
Anything else you would like people to know about your program? The GED class is taught by MCDI; the transportation, childcare, lifeskills and home visit components are offered by the YMCA.
Updated 7/08