Childcare Should Never Stand Between a Parent and a Second Chance.
The EDWINS Family Center provides safe, high-quality childcare support so parents can focus on culinary training, work and building a more stable future for their families.
Remove the Barrier. Keep the Opportunity.
Culinary and hospitality careers do not always fit neatly into traditional childcare hours. Classes, evening service and weekend work can make reliable care difficult to find.
For a parent working toward a new career, that challenge can become the difference between staying in training and having to walk away from an opportunity.
The Family Center was created to remove that barrier. When parents know their children are nearby, safe and cared for, they can focus on building what comes next.
Childcare Designed Around Real Life.
The Family Center is one part of EDWINS' broader commitment to removing the practical barriers that can stand between a student and long-term success.
Safe, Caring Environment
Children have a stable place to learn, play and be cared for while parents participate in training and work.
Hospitality-Friendly Care
The center was created with the realities of restaurant education and hospitality work in mind.
Close to EDWINS
Being near the EDWINS training and support network makes family coordination easier for participating parents.
No-Cost Support
Childcare support is part of the broader wraparound resources EDWINS provides to help students succeed.
Spaces Built Around Every Stage of Childhood.
Separate environments give children places to play, read, learn and rest throughout the day.
Classroom Space
Tables, books and age-appropriate learning resources give children room for structured activities and discovery.
Room to Play
Games, toys and activity spaces encourage social connection, creativity and play.
Care for the Youngest Families
Dedicated infant space provides an environment suited to the needs of EDWINS' youngest family members.
Supporting a Student Means Supporting Their Family.
The Family Center grew from the real experiences of EDWINS students and graduates — parents balancing class, restaurant schedules and the need to know that their children were safe.
Reliable childcare does more than make a schedule easier. It gives parents the ability to pursue training and employment with confidence.
That is what wraparound support looks like in practice.
Who the Center Serves.
Support Close to Home.
The Family Center is part of the larger EDWINS Second Chance Campus and the network of housing, education, wellness and family support surrounding every student.
Help Make the Next Opportunity Possible.
Continued support helps EDWINS provide childcare, educational materials, supplies and the resources families need throughout a student's journey.
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For current Family Center availability, scheduling, eligibility or other questions, contact EDWINS directly.