New Choices:
Strategies for Success

Displaced Homemaker Program
Case management for displaced homemakers.
Eligibility requirements are listed here. This
program is structured to assist our participants
move out of financial crisis and put the essential
components of stability in place so they can
become more economically self-sufficient. By
conducting a thorough intake, participants create
their own action plans with both short term and
long term goals to move toward earning a greater
income. Counseling, advocacy, and resource and
referral are all key components of this program.
Participants have a review at least every six months
to review and set new goals. Child care and transportation
are offered on a limited basis.

Supportive Services
YWCA New Choices provides free Drop-In Child Care for parents who are in transition, continuing their education, or looking for employment. Currently, drop-in child care is available M-F mornings from 7:30 am - 12:30 pm and Monday and Wednesday from 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Space is limited. Evening hours are for students only. To make reservations, call 828-254-7206 x 113 on Monday or Wednesday between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm. A phone orientation is required.

The Circles of Hope support group provides support for women struggling with un- or under-employment. This group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of every month at the the YWCA at 6:00 pm. Child care and dinner is offered during these meetings. The schedule is subject to change as a result of inclement weather and occasional YWCA mandated events. Schedule changes will be listed on the voice mail number below.

For more information on these services, call Jenny Sliker, New Choices Director, at 828-254-7206 x 113. 

Resources
Helpful websites for dealing with divorce and custody issues can be found here.

"Through New Choices I found faith, hope and love freely offered and generously given. Stephanie and the group Circles of Hope gave me the support I needed to slowly recover from emotional and financial devastation that was the result of a bad marriage and divorce. I learned that I was still a person of value and I was able to regain my self esteem. I thank God there was a place where I could find myself again."        

- Greta Shelton, former New Choices Participant