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The Afterschool Alliance works to ensure children have access to affordable, quality afterschool and summer learning programs. #AfterschoolWorks
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After-school care crisis
Federal funding cuts to after-school programs are leaving many families without affordable, safe care options when the school day ends.
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Good Morning America covers the after-school care crisis. Our own Jodi Grant and CEO & 2026 Afterschool Ambassador Paula Fynboh paint a picture of the harsh reality families face in finding safe, affordable, and convenient programs for their kids. www.goodmorningamerica.com/video/129630...
Parents are facing an after school care crisis. Good Morning America highlights how states are stepping up—like Vermont, where cannabis sales tax revenue is funding programs for young people! www.goodmorningamerica.com/video/129666...
Parents, advocates warn of after-school care crisis
ABC News’ Elizabeth Schulze reports on the challenge some parents and caregivers face finding affordable care for kids after school.
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February 3, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Parents are facing an after school care crisis. Good Morning America highlights how states are stepping up—like Vermont, where cannabis sales tax revenue is funding programs for young people! www.goodmorningamerica.com/video/129666...
NEXT WEEK: A special episode of The STEM Talk you won’t want to miss! Our own Jodi Grant will break down a promising new federal tax credit–based funding opportunity for out-of-school time programs! Register now to learn more! tiesteach-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
January 29, 2026 at 10:04 PM
NEXT WEEK: A special episode of The STEM Talk you won’t want to miss! Our own Jodi Grant will break down a promising new federal tax credit–based funding opportunity for out-of-school time programs! Register now to learn more! tiesteach-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Good Morning America covers the after-school care crisis. Our own Jodi Grant and CEO & 2026 Afterschool Ambassador Paula Fynboh paint a picture of the harsh reality families face in finding safe, affordable, and convenient programs for their kids. www.goodmorningamerica.com/video/129630...
After-school care crisis
Federal funding cuts to after-school programs are leaving many families without affordable, safe care options when the school day ends.
www.goodmorningamerica.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Good Morning America covers the after-school care crisis. Our own Jodi Grant and CEO & 2026 Afterschool Ambassador Paula Fynboh paint a picture of the harsh reality families face in finding safe, affordable, and convenient programs for their kids. www.goodmorningamerica.com/video/129630...
A new federal tax credit scholarship could help more kids access afterschool and summer learning programs! www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschools...
Treasury and IRS reviewing public comments on the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship
With the recent release of America After 3 PM, we know demand for afterschool is high and American families, especially those with low and middle incomes, are finding it harder to access and afford
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January 22, 2026 at 8:17 PM
A new federal tax credit scholarship could help more kids access afterschool and summer learning programs! www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschools...
The new year began with concerning news for families and child care providers: a freeze on federal Child Care and Development Funds (CCDF). Here's what we know. ⬇️https://www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschoolsnack/Federal-child-care-freeze-brings-new-challenges-for-parents-of_01-06-2026.cfm
Federal child care freeze brings new challenges for parents of school-age children
Update: January 13, 2026: According to reports from Child Care Aware of America, state administrative agencies have now received notice of the additional requirements under the
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January 14, 2026 at 4:21 PM
The new year began with concerning news for families and child care providers: a freeze on federal Child Care and Development Funds (CCDF). Here's what we know. ⬇️https://www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschoolsnack/Federal-child-care-freeze-brings-new-challenges-for-parents-of_01-06-2026.cfm
New York City shares preliminary plan to scale towards afterschool for ALL! 🎉 www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschools...
New York City shares preliminary plan to scale towards universal afterschool
The plan to enroll 20,000 new students in afterschool by 2027 is already underway in New York City. Building on the 5,000 city-funded seats introduced this September, the city now has a preliminary
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January 14, 2026 at 4:20 PM
New York City shares preliminary plan to scale towards afterschool for ALL! 🎉 www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschools...
‼️New year funding alert ‼️
New funding opportunities for afterschool just dropped—from grants for middle school–serving programs to $1 million for K–12 youth with big, bold ideas.
Explore what's available and what grants you may be eligible for! www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschools...
New funding opportunities for afterschool just dropped—from grants for middle school–serving programs to $1 million for K–12 youth with big, bold ideas.
Explore what's available and what grants you may be eligible for! www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschools...
New funding opportunities to kick off 2026
As we kick off 2026, we're excited to share four funding opportunities that support afterschool and summer programs!
Community Collaboration Challenge | Deadline: January 16,
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January 14, 2026 at 4:19 PM
‼️New year funding alert ‼️
New funding opportunities for afterschool just dropped—from grants for middle school–serving programs to $1 million for K–12 youth with big, bold ideas.
Explore what's available and what grants you may be eligible for! www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschools...
New funding opportunities for afterschool just dropped—from grants for middle school–serving programs to $1 million for K–12 youth with big, bold ideas.
Explore what's available and what grants you may be eligible for! www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschools...
We’re honored to share that the Afterschool Alliance has been selected as a finalist for Best in Nonprofit in the #PRWeekAwardsUS!
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December 11, 2025 at 5:19 PM
We’re honored to share that the Afterschool Alliance has been selected as a finalist for Best in Nonprofit in the #PRWeekAwardsUS!
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The latest policy news and resources for afterschool programs all in one place? Yes please!
Check out our newly updated Current Policy Page: www.afterschoolalliance.org/policy-curre...
Check out our newly updated Current Policy Page: www.afterschoolalliance.org/policy-curre...
December 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The latest policy news and resources for afterschool programs all in one place? Yes please!
Check out our newly updated Current Policy Page: www.afterschoolalliance.org/policy-curre...
Check out our newly updated Current Policy Page: www.afterschoolalliance.org/policy-curre...
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Help continue to tell the story of the impact of afterschool. Please take a moment to share how your program serves your community & what you need to better serve young people. Submit here: 3to6.co/survey 50 respondents will win a $50 gift card! @afterschool4all.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Help continue to tell the story of the impact of afterschool. Please take a moment to share how your program serves your community & what you need to better serve young people. Submit here: 3to6.co/survey 50 respondents will win a $50 gift card! @afterschool4all.bsky.social
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CLOSING SOON: Share your experiences as an afterschool provider and help us inform decision-makers on the needs of programs like yours! Take the survey before November 24 and you'll be entered to win a $50 gift card: 3to6.co/survey @afterschool4all.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 5:47 PM
CLOSING SOON: Share your experiences as an afterschool provider and help us inform decision-makers on the needs of programs like yours! Take the survey before November 24 and you'll be entered to win a $50 gift card: 3to6.co/survey @afterschool4all.bsky.social
On Nov. 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education announced six new interagency agreements — including one that would shift core functions of 21st Century Community Learning Centers to the Department of Labor. Here’s what that could mean for programs. www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschools...
New agreement moves core functions of 21st Century Community Learning Centers to Dept of Labor
On November 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced six new interagency agreements with the Departments of Labor (DOL), Interior, Health and Human Services, and Department of State
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November 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
On Nov. 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education announced six new interagency agreements — including one that would shift core functions of 21st Century Community Learning Centers to the Department of Labor. Here’s what that could mean for programs. www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschools...
At 18, a young boy asked Manny Padia to be his father — a moment that showed him the life-changing impact of afterschool programs. But new #AA3PM data shows 22.6M youth are missing out on programs like his.
Read more from @the74.bsky.social: www.the74million.org/article/shut...
Read more from @the74.bsky.social: www.the74million.org/article/shut...
Shut Out: Inequitable Access to After School Programs Grows
More than 22 million children — mostly from low-income and families of color — face barriers to care after 3 p.m., according to a new report.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:10 PM
At 18, a young boy asked Manny Padia to be his father — a moment that showed him the life-changing impact of afterschool programs. But new #AA3PM data shows 22.6M youth are missing out on programs like his.
Read more from @the74.bsky.social: www.the74million.org/article/shut...
Read more from @the74.bsky.social: www.the74million.org/article/shut...
UPDATE: We’re entering week 5 of the federal shutdown, with little sign of progress toward reopening or passing a continuing resolution for FY2026. The impacts are mounting — from meal access to Head Start to programs serving Native communities. www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschools...
Federal shutdown week 5: SNAP and Head Start impacts grow
This blog was updated on October 30 to reflect additional information on the impact of the shutdown.
As we begin week 5 of federal government shutdown, there remains little sign of a strategy to
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November 3, 2025 at 4:10 PM
UPDATE: We’re entering week 5 of the federal shutdown, with little sign of progress toward reopening or passing a continuing resolution for FY2026. The impacts are mounting — from meal access to Head Start to programs serving Native communities. www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschools...
The fierce advocacy of afterschool programs, parents, leaders, and supporters — like you — this summer helped win the release of $1.3B in funding for 21st CCLC.
See how you kept the #LightsOnAfterschool for 1.4 million kids this year. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8Nt...
See how you kept the #LightsOnAfterschool for 1.4 million kids this year. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8Nt...
America Stands Up For Afterschool
YouTube video by Afterschool Alliance
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November 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The fierce advocacy of afterschool programs, parents, leaders, and supporters — like you — this summer helped win the release of $1.3B in funding for 21st CCLC.
See how you kept the #LightsOnAfterschool for 1.4 million kids this year. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8Nt...
See how you kept the #LightsOnAfterschool for 1.4 million kids this year. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8Nt...
BREAKING NEWS: The Trump Administration and
U.S. Department of Education announced that they would soon release the remaining education Title funding that was due to states! www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschools...
U.S. Department of Education announced that they would soon release the remaining education Title funding that was due to states! www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschools...
OMB releases remaining education Title funding, AmeriCorps funding still withheld
On July 25, the Trump Administration and U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced they would soon release education funding that states had expected on July 1. Normally, a large portion of federal
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July 25, 2025 at 7:41 PM
BREAKING NEWS: The Trump Administration and
U.S. Department of Education announced that they would soon release the remaining education Title funding that was due to states! www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschools...
U.S. Department of Education announced that they would soon release the remaining education Title funding that was due to states! www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschools...
BREAKING NEWS: The Trump Administration announced that 21st CCLC funds will be released to state education agencies NEXT WEEK, allowing local afterschool and summer programs to resume! 💪 www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschools...
Release of 21st CCLC funding imminent
The Administration announced today that the 21st CCLC funds will be released to state education agencies, allowing afterschool and summer programs to resume. The announcement comes eighteen days
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July 18, 2025 at 7:35 PM
BREAKING NEWS: The Trump Administration announced that 21st CCLC funds will be released to state education agencies NEXT WEEK, allowing local afterschool and summer programs to resume! 💪 www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschools...
BREAKING: 10,000 afterschool and summer programs could close their doors as federal government withholds 21st CCLC funding for the 2025/26 school year.
🚨1.4M children are at risk of losing their programs as soon as this summer. DEMAND FUNDS BE RELEASED: www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschools...
🚨1.4M children are at risk of losing their programs as soon as this summer. DEMAND FUNDS BE RELEASED: www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschools...
OMB withholds summer and afterschool funding for the 2025/2026 school year
The federal government is withholding states’ 21st Century Community Learning Center (21stCCLC) funding for local afterschool and summer programs for the 2025/2026 school year. These funds were
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July 1, 2025 at 2:46 PM
BREAKING: 10,000 afterschool and summer programs could close their doors as federal government withholds 21st CCLC funding for the 2025/26 school year.
🚨1.4M children are at risk of losing their programs as soon as this summer. DEMAND FUNDS BE RELEASED: www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschools...
🚨1.4M children are at risk of losing their programs as soon as this summer. DEMAND FUNDS BE RELEASED: www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschools...
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Afterschool programs keep kids safe, inspire them to learn, and give working parents peace of mind – but budget cuts could lead to widespread program closures, leaving 1.4 million youth without a place to go after school. Take action! AfterschoolWorksforAmerica.org @afterschool4all.bsky.social
June 17, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Afterschool programs keep kids safe, inspire them to learn, and give working parents peace of mind – but budget cuts could lead to widespread program closures, leaving 1.4 million youth without a place to go after school. Take action! AfterschoolWorksforAmerica.org @afterschool4all.bsky.social
As the most recent “Make America Healthy Again” report calls out a decline in physical activity as a significant issue affecting the health of young people in America, afterschool and #summerlearning programs are stepping up! 💪 www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschools...
New issue brief out! Building healthy habits and healthy futures: How afterschool programs are supporting physical activity and healthy eating
On the heels of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, a new Afterschool Alliance issue brief dedicated to celebrating the vital role afterschool and summer programs play in keeping young people
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June 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
As the most recent “Make America Healthy Again” report calls out a decline in physical activity as a significant issue affecting the health of young people in America, afterschool and #summerlearning programs are stepping up! 💪 www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschools...
What do expanded learning programs have in common? A new brief dives into the 10 key principles essential to ensuring high-quality, consistent learning opportunities for young people outside of the school day. www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschools...
Key principles at the heart of quality expanded learning programs
One of the remarkable qualities of the afterschool field is its unique ability to be flexible and responsive to the specific needs of the young people and communities being served. A year-round
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June 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
What do expanded learning programs have in common? A new brief dives into the 10 key principles essential to ensuring high-quality, consistent learning opportunities for young people outside of the school day. www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschools...
Proposed funding cuts to 21st CCLC could force afterschool programs to shut down completely—including the Boys & Girls Club of Rochester. The impact on kids would be devastating, "I feel sad...it’s like a place that feels like a home away from home." www.kttc.com/2025/06/23/b...
Boys & Girls Club of Rochester at risk of closing down to due federal funding cuts
In a proposed budget plan, Congress is aiming to eliminate a program that supports after-school and summer programs.
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June 27, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Proposed funding cuts to 21st CCLC could force afterschool programs to shut down completely—including the Boys & Girls Club of Rochester. The impact on kids would be devastating, "I feel sad...it’s like a place that feels like a home away from home." www.kttc.com/2025/06/23/b...
"This should be last on the list of things to be cut." In rural Maine, students are exploring global cuisines, applying STEM to develop recipes, and meeting academic goals. But proposed federal cuts threaten this afterschool program.
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After-school programs, a boon for learning, could face Trump cuts
Schools in Maine have been at the center of a political battle with the Trump administration. Now, many fear after-school programs, critical for low-income communities, could be lost.
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June 6, 2025 at 8:18 PM
"This should be last on the list of things to be cut." In rural Maine, students are exploring global cuisines, applying STEM to develop recipes, and meeting academic goals. But proposed federal cuts threaten this afterschool program.
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It's been one week since the details were released on the President's FY2026 budget, which zeroed out funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers. Read the full statement from Afterschool Alliance Executive Director Jodi Grant. afterschoolalliance.org/press_archiv... #AfterschoolWorks
June 6, 2025 at 8:15 PM
It's been one week since the details were released on the President's FY2026 budget, which zeroed out funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers. Read the full statement from Afterschool Alliance Executive Director Jodi Grant. afterschoolalliance.org/press_archiv... #AfterschoolWorks