Who We Are

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YWCA Sonoma County is part of the larger, YWCA USA, the oldest and largest women’s movement, providing services for families in our community.

Programs of local associations like ours have furthered the YWCA USA vision of peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people since 1914. Over the past 108 years, programs have evolved and have included educational and employment classes for women, teen clubs, community dialogue groups to discuss race relations, child care centers, youth resource centers and mostly certainly domestic violence services.

We work to bring out the individual strengths of adults and children to foster resiliency and self-sufficiency. Our philosophy, in keeping with the original mission of the YWCA USA to empower women and families, centers on providing the skills and confidence needed for everyone to live healthy productive lives free from harm.

YWCA Sonoma County is dedicated to provide quality childcare and trauma informed counseling along with support for families impacted by domestic violence.

YWCA MISSION

Our Values

  • Community

    We consider the community our greatest asset and work tirelessly to keep every resident safe from harm.

  • Empowerment

    We assist families with recovery by helping them regain their confidence, self-worth and courage to create lives free from violence.

  • Inclusion

    We are dedicated to support people of all races, faiths, ages, gender identifications, abilities, and sexual orientations without bias.

  • Integrity

    We demonstrate our values with every interaction and in everything we do.

  • Sustainability

    We are committed to the long-term health of our community and we will be here to answer its call.

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion.

AWARENESS. EDUCATION. EMPOWERMENT.

At YWCA Sonoma County, we believe Domestic Violence has no boundaries. No identity, no race or skin tone, no belief system, income level or age. Our programming is implemented through an equity lens. Our mission is to help end domestic violence through awareness, education, and empowerment.

While our commitment to service brings us together, the many talents of our employees drive us forward. We at YWCA Sonoma County know that our best work happens when all our voices are heard, our perspectives are valued, and our whole selves are engaged.

We are committed to serving our clients, families, community, and each other with full acceptance.

LGBTQIA+

YWCA WELCOMES AND SUPPORTS ALL PERSONS.

YWCA does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. All services are confidential.

YWCA staff has been trained through Positive Images in best practices for inclusion of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Client Non-Discrimination Clause: All individuals will receive services without discrimination of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, marital status, or national origin. Everyone has the right to services in an environment which is safe, to be treated with dignity and respect, protected by confidentiality and to have access to written information about oneself. Everyone will receive information about mental health services and other social services. This organization will comply with all applicable federal and state laws designed to assure non-discrimination for these services.

Our Team

  • Madeleine Keegan O'Connell, CEO

    Madeleine Keegan O'Connell

    Chief Executive Officer

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  • Julie Lafranchi, Chief Financial Officer

    Julie Lafranchi

    Chief Financial Officer

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  • Renee Rosetti, Chief Program Officer

    Renee Rosetti

    Chief Program Officer

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  • Cheryl Moore

    Director of Childcare Services

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  • Jacqueline Chu-Montell

    Grant Writer

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  • Cindy Madden

    Marketing Designer and Community Relations Specialist

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  • Meghan Nunez

    Clinical Director

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FAQs

  • If you feel you are in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1. Call our domestic violence hotline at (707) 546-1234 for support with safety planning for you and your family. We are here to provide you with resources and support for the challenges you are facing. Call us, we're here to listen and help.

  • YWCA's Childcare Services Office is available Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 5:00 p.m. - call us at (707) 303-8413 for details. Our online application is available HERE.

  • The Intake Coordinator for YWCA's Counseling Support Services can be reached at (707) 303-8411 or email us at therapy@ywcasc.org.

  • Please review our donation policy found HERE before calling (707) 303-3545 to discuss what you are offering.