We Create Real Change

The YWCA has been empowering women in Northern Illinois since 1891. Our mission-driven services continue to evolve to meet the needs of women, children and families in Rockford and the counties of Boone, Winnebago, Stephenson, and Jo Daviess.

Child care provider

Annual Provider Updates are Here!

YWCA Child Care Solutions is performing annual child care provider updates. Please click here to access your update form.

Looking for child care?

Let our Referral Specialist help you find quality child care to suit your family’s needs.

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Become a YWCA member

Join these Board Members, women leaders, and YWCA Members. Become a member today.

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It takes you

Become part of the national movement for women, girls and communities across the country.

Upcoming Events

May 13

YWCA Leader Luncheon

May 13 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Program Begins promptly at Noon Leader Luncheon: Women of Achievement - REGISTER TODAY Leader Luncheon is the YWCA Northwestern Illinois's primary fund-raising event. Funds from the event are used to develop and expand programming and advocacies for women and families’ economic self-sufficiency with a clear commitment to the elimination of racism and the empowerment of…

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