EMAIL Congress to stop
afterschool cuts

Under President Trump's budget, nearly 2 million children and families could lose
the afterschool programs they rely on. Stand up for kids.
Take Action Statement The Facts

EMAIL Congress to stop
afterschool cuts

Under President Trump's budget, nearly 2 million children and families could lose the
afterschool programs they rely on. Stand up for kids.
Take Action Statement The Facts

Budget impact by state

1.2 million kids will lose afterschool programs

Afterschool Research

Explore the latest findings

Afterschool Policy News

Secretary DeVos testifies before Senate Appropriations subcommittee

Afterschool programs keep kids safe, inspire them to learn and help working families. For every child in a program, two are waiting to get in. We're working to change that.

Afterschool Toolbox

Latest Research

America After 3PM spans a decade of data chronicling how children spend the hours between 3 and 6 p.m. — the hours after school ends and before parents typically return home from work.

Afterschool Snack

The afterschool blog on the latest research, resources, funding and policy on expanding quality afterschool and summer learning programs for children and youth. Read the latest.

In My Community

Get your kids involved in afterschool: Locate programs in your community and learn what to look for to identify high-quality programs.

Afterschool Issues:

21st Century Community Learning Centers

The 21st CCLC initiative is a key federal funding source supporting afterschool.

Afterschool & STEM learning

Changing perspectives. Shaping lives.

School-Age Child Care

The Child Care Development Block Grant is a major source of federal funding for afterschool

Nutrition and Meals

Nourishing young people through afterschool and summer meals and snacks.

Physical Activity

Afterschool and summer learning programs are the ideal setting for young people to get at least 60 minutes of vigorous physical activity.

Mentoring Afterschool

Afterschool programs are a perfect environment for mentoring of young people.

Afterschool in Housing

Bringing quality afterschool and summer learning programs to children and families in need.