Afterschool for All Challenge
Background Materials

Congress faces tight spend caps for fiscal year 2026, while local afterschool and summer program costs continue to increase, along with the demand for programs.

Afterschool for All Challenge
Background Materials

Congress faces tight spend caps for fiscal year 2026, while local afterschool and summer program costs continue to increase, along with the demand for programs.

Use these resources to support your Congressional meetings.

Details to know

Letter to participants and agenda

Policy agenda & asks

Resources to use

Talking points

Hill meeting tips

Afterschool Caucus

Members Actions on Afterschool

21st CCLC Funding Chart

Template program profile

Afterschool fact sheet

CCDF fact sheet

21st CCLC fact sheet

Next steps to take

Some of the most important work of the Afterschool for All Challenge comes after your calls. It's vital to follow up with offices to continue building your relationships with lawmakers, and it's important to keep afterschool in the public eye through media outreach and social media engagement.

Sample thank you note

Hill meeting feedback form

Media outreach tools

Social media tools