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Empowerment Childcare offers childcare solutions to help families thrive

Empowerment Childcare (ECC) at the YWCA provides low-cost childcare to families who need flexible care options. Our program serves all families regardless of income status or purpose of childcare.

For parents who are in transition, continuing their education, accessing social services, or looking for employment, we offer care on an income-verified sliding scale and we work closely with the Family Justice Center, Buncombe County Department of Health and Human Services, A-B Tech, Green Opportunities, and Mary Benson House. Additionally, we provide case management and connect participants with local employment, social services, housing, and education resources.

Four young children finger painting in the YWCA's Empowerment Childcare, offering hourly childcare

Pay-By-The-Hour Childcare

Designed so busy parents can take care of errands, doctor’s appointments, meetings – or take care of themselves with an afternoon or night out!

Two young participants in the YW's income-verified Empowerment childcare program

Empowerment Childcare | Income Verified

Provides up to 12 hours of free childcare per week for parents who are in transition, continuing their education, accessing social services.
Student parent with child in free childcare room at the YWCA

YWCA Programs | Pre-Verified

Childcare is available to many of our YWCA programs including Health & Wellness, MotherLOVE, Getting Ahead, and more. Parent must remain on property.
Empowering Women: Mandy's Empowerment Childcare Story

Empowerment Childcare Center Hours:

  • Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm; Friday 8:00 am – Noon

Space is limited, all participants must complete our full application including orientation, and must make a reservation. Maximum of 4 hours of childcare per day. For more information regarding Empowerment Childcare please complete the appropriate application and book a phone or in-person appointment today.

For More Information, Contact:
Alesia Summey, Director of Empowerment Childcare
ecc@ywcaofasheville.org
828-254-7206 x113

Thanks to Our Funders
Free Empowerment Childcare is made possible in part by support from, AAUW, The Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Foundation, Buncombe County Services Foundation, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, and YWCA donors. The YWCA of Asheville is a proud partner with Working Wheels.