Program: YMCA Teen Parent GED Program
Organization: YMCA of Greater Springfield
Address: 275 Chestnut Street, Springfield 01104
Phone: 739-6951 Fax: 736-4869
Email: jbooker@springfieldY.org
Web: SpringfieldY.org
Contact Name: Gloria Williams, Juanita Booker
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 :
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 X

Support Services:
Child Care X
Counseling X
Housing ___
Transportation X

GED 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 3/12

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Updated: April 19, 2012