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The Center Offers

Fresh Start 101
Our friendly staff provides an overview of services offered at the Center and describes how to access and utilize services in each department. Information about and referral to community agencies are provided. Any woman seeking information about Fresh Start's services is encouraged to attend Fresh Start 101. (No charge)

Information/Referral Counseling
Masters level empowerment counselors work with women to prioritize their needs, develop an action plan and refer them to appropriate resources within the Center or with other community agencies. (No charge)

Legal Assistance
Women can obtain assistance from our staff domestic relations attorney, legal assistant and certified legal document preparer who specialize in domestic-relations cases, such as divorce, child custody and child support. No Charge for consultation. (Document preparation, $20)

On-line Employment Resources
A state-of-the-art computerized center linked to the City of Phoenix employment services system, this self directed center offers women education about popular job sites and job entry partner agencies. We also provide handouts to help in the job search process and career coaches are available by appointment. (No charge)

Mentoring
Personal, caring support comes from women in the community who volunteer to guide and encourage other women in reaching their goals. See Formal Programs for more information. (No charge)

Specialty Library
Computer-equipped, Internet-accessible lending library with more than 8,000 self-help titles to help women of all ages and all needs. (No charge)

Workshops
Opportunities to access more than 140 workshops and support groups that are taught by leading professionals on a variety of subjects relevant to the immediate needs of women, are available monthly. ($5 fee)

Self-Esteem Building Services
Personalized assistance and workshops created to enhance women’s outer beauty and boost self-esteem through wardrobing choices, hair cuts and grooming tips and more. ($5 for workshop fees)

Child Watch
The YMCA in partnership with Fresh Start provides Child watch services, for children ages infant through 12 years. These services are available on site for women who are attending classes or utilizing the Center’s diverse array of resources. Child watch services are on a first come, first served basis. (No charge)

No woman is ever turned away because
of an inability to pay.

  

Financial Fitness Book

Several years ago Fresh Start published a book that helps women understand the basics of finance. Written in both English and Spanish, in this handy and practical 228-page workbook, women will learn budget basics, how to teach their children about money and identify triggers to keep good credit. “A Woman’s Guide to Taking Charge – Basic Tools for Managing Your Money” is on sale at the Jewell McFarland Lewis-Fresh Start Women’s Resource Cente. Cover price is $14.95 but copies are now for sale for just $7.00.



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