AFTERSCHOOL IN

District of Columbia


Afterschool programs in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia is high

26k

In 2019, 25,864 children (30%) would have been enrolled in a summer program if one were available to them.

Afterschool programs are supporting kids and families in District of Columbia

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

83%

Keeping kids safe and out of trouble

90%

Giving working parents peace of mind

88%

Engaging kids in STEM learning

86%

Helping kids build
life skills

86%

Providing kids physical activity

District of Columbia parents strongly support afterschool

89%

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

$6,515,398

in federal funds supports 21st CCLC programs statewide

Learn more about 21st Century Community Learning Centers

Learn More about Afterschool in District of Columbia

District of Columbia 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.

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

Ambassador for 2022
Andrew Blickle
Life Pieces To Masterpieces
5600 Eads Street NE, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20019
202-399-7703
ablickle@lifepieces.org

Ambassador Emeritus
Daniela Grigioni
After-School All-Stars DC
1730 Rhode Island Ave., NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036
202-805-5628
daniela@as-as.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:

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.

TAKE ACTION!

Tell Congress to save District of Columbia's afterschool programs!

Sign the petition to support afterschool!

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