AFTERSCHOOL IN

Alabama


Afterschool programs in Alabama keep kids safe, inspire learning, and give working parents peace of mind. Kids discover who they are and what they love to do, make smart choices, and avoid risky behaviors.

Unmet demand for afterschool and summer programs in Alabama is high

153k

In 2019, 152,701 children (20%) would have been enrolled in a summer program if one were available to them.

Afterschool programs are supporting kids and families in Alabama

Kids in afterschool enjoy a wide range of benefits, and parents and families benefit too:

72%

Keeping kids safe and out of trouble

79%

Giving working parents peace of mind

68%

Engaging kids in STEM learning

81%

Helping kids build
life skills

87%

Providing kids physical activity

Alabama parents strongly support afterschool

87%

of parents support public funding for afterschool

21st Century Community Learning Centers are the only federal funded before-school, afterschool, and summer learning programs.

TODAY

FY 2023

$20,384,863

in federal funds supports 21st CCLC programs statewide

Learn more about 21st Century Community Learning Centers

Learn More about Afterschool in Alabama

Alabama Contacts

NETWORK
AMBASSADORS
CAUCUS
VISTA

The statewide afterschool network is working to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.

Felicia Simpson
Alabama Extended Learning Alliance
121 N 1st Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
fmsimpson@ua.edu
https://www.alabamaexpandedlearningalliance.org

AMBASSADORS work to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.

Ambassador Emeritus
Erika Rucker
Truman Pierce Institute, Auburn University
1463 Hale Center
Auburn, AL 36849
334-844-5781
eatmoef@auburn.edu

Ambassador Emeritus
Bettye Anne Older
Straughn Elementary 21st CCLC
29324 Straughn School Road
Andalusia, AL 36421
334-427-1311
bettyeanne.older@cov.k12.al.us

Ambassador Emeritus
Cherry Penn
Baldwin County School System
600 Blackburn Avenue
Bay Minette, AL 36507
251-580-0678
cpenn@bcbe.org

Ambassador Emeritus
Michael Wilson
Magic City Acceptance Academy
2717 Highland Ave S. 107
Birmingham, AL 35205
205-961-3204
mike@mcaabhm.org

Ambassador Emeritus
Andrea Bridges
The CARE Center
P.O. Box 51
New Hope, AL 35760
256-723-2273
abridges@thecare-center.org

Since 2005, members of the Afterschool Caucus in both the Senate and the House of Representatives have been building support and resources for quality afterschool programs.

Caucus members in your state:

Rep Terri Sewell (D-AL)

For the past 7 years, the Afterschool Alliance has been a proud sponsor organization for national AmeriCorps VISTA projects, supporting State Afterschool Networks and STEM Ecosystems to increase the access to and quality of enrichment opportunities for youth.

Currently there are no Afterschool VISTA locations in your state.

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