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AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS keep children and youth safe after the traditional school day ends. support academic achievement and development. help caregivers balance work and family. work in New York! are making a difference for New York’s youth and families. empower youth success!

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17 hours ago

Our Interim CEO, Alli Lidie, was published today in the Times Union, raising urgent concerns about the federal freeze in 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) funding—and what it means for youth and families in New York and across the country.🔗 Read the full piece: www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/freezing-funds-after-school-programs-hurts-kids-20761217.php 21st CCLC programs are lifelines—offering academic support, enrichment, and a safe, engaging environment after school. In New York alone, nearly 1.4 million students benefit from these programs. But continued delays in funding threaten to disrupt services, create instability for working families, and limit access for those who need it most.We’ve been working hard behind the scenes—sharing action alerts, providing advocacy toolkits, meeting with decision-makers, and joining national partners to call for the release of these vital funds.💥 You can help too: Tell lawmakers to protect 21st CCLC → bit.ly/protect-CCLCWe’re proud to stand up for afterschool—and the children, families, and educators who depend on it.#SaveAfterschool #21stCCLC #AfterschoolMatters #YouthDevelopment #OSTFunding #NYSYouthSuccess ... See MoreSee Less

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22 hours ago

The proposed federal budget would eliminate dedicated funding for afterschool and summer programs. 21st CCLC supports 1.4M kids in 10,000 programs nationwide. Now it’s up to Congress.🚨Tell lawmakers to protect 21st CCLC: bit.ly/protect-CCLC#SaveAfterschool #21stCCLC #YouthDevelopment #OSTFunding ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

ICYMI: Check out the July 2025 DCCS (OCFS) Newsletter here: ocfs.ny.gov/programs/childcare/news/newsletter.php?number=210 ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

The federal administration has just announced that it is freezing $6.8 billion in federal education funding, including $1.4 billion intended for before- and after-school programs– known as 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC). New York State receives just over $105 million for 152 CCLC grantees who serve almost 1.4 million students, primarily in high-poverty and/or low-performing schools. Please take action and tell policymakers that this funding must be released immediately.win.newmode.net/afterschoolalliance/releasethefunds?utm_source=brevo&utm_campaign=July%201%20Acti... ... See MoreSee Less

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New York State Network for Youth Success

2 weeks ago

Being an effective afterschool advocate starts with being informed. Policy Pulse is a monthly webinar series from Afterschool Alliance, held every second Friday at noon ET, offering timely education policy updates and a breakdown about what they could mean for afterschool. Register now: 3to6.co/policypulse ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

1 in 5 children may lose their afterschool programs nationwide – including 109,492 kids in NY. AfterschoolWorksforAmerica.org has the tools you need to contact lawmakers, mobilize your community, and protect funding for afterschool. #AfterschoolWorks ... See MoreSee Less

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AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS keep children and youth safe after the traditional school day ends. support academic achievement and development. help caregivers balance work and family. work in New York! are making a difference for New York’s youth and families. empower youth success!

Explore a collection of valuable afterschool resources below.

Staff Recruitment Toolkit

2025 Afterschool Advocacy

Leveraging Afterschool

Racial Equity Resources

Get to know more about the New York State Network for Youth Success…

Earn Your School-Age Credential

Become a Member

ICYMI: Check out the July 2025 DCCS (OCFS) Newsletter here: ocfs.ny.gov/programs/childcare/news/newsletter.php?number=210 ... See MoreSee Less

1 in 5 children may lose their afterschool programs nationwide – including 109,492 kids in NY. AfterschoolWorksforAmerica.org has the tools you need to contact lawmakers, mobilize your community, and protect funding for afterschool. #AfterschoolWorks ... See MoreSee Less

AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS keep children and youth safe after the traditional school day ends. support academic achievement and development. help caregivers balance work and family. work in New York! are making a difference for New York’s youth and families. empower youth success!

Explore a collection of valuable afterschool resources below.

Staff Recruitment Toolkit

2025 Afterschool Advocacy

Leveraging Afterschool

Racial Equity Resources

Get to know more about the New York State Network for Youth Success…

Earn Your School-Age Credential

Become a Member

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ICYMI: Check out the July 2025 DCCS (OCFS) Newsletter here: ocfs.ny.gov/programs/childcare/news/newsletter.php?number=210 ... See MoreSee Less

1 in 5 children may lose their afterschool programs nationwide – including 109,492 kids in NY. AfterschoolWorksforAmerica.org has the tools you need to contact lawmakers, mobilize your community, and protect funding for afterschool. #AfterschoolWorks ... See MoreSee Less

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