Afterschool programs in Kentucky 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.
In 2019, 111,884 children (16%) would have been enrolled in a summer program if one were available to them.
Kids in afterschool enjoy a wide range of benefits, and parents and families benefit too:
Keeping kids safe and out of trouble
Giving working parents peace of mind
Engaging kids in STEM learning
Helping kids
build
life skills
Providing kids physical activity
of parents support public funding for afterschool
in federal funds support 21st CCLC programs statewide
in federal funds could support 21st CCLC programs statewide
more in federal funds could support 21st CCLC programs statewide compared to FY2023
The statewide afterschool network is working to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.
Tom Haggard
Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance
295 Prince Royal Drive
Berea, KY 40403
thaggard@savechildren.org
https://kyoutofschoolalliance.org
AMBASSADORS work to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.
Ambassador Emeritus
Tom Haggard
Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance
295 Prince Royal Drive
Berea, KY 40403
859-986-3901
thaggard@savechildren.org
Ambassador Emeritus
Leslie Spears
Kentucky Department of Education
300 Sower Blvd.
Frankfort, KY 40601
502-564-1473
leslie.spears@education.ky.gov
Ambassador Emeritus
Chris Francis
Kentucky/West Virginia YMCA State Alliance
10679 Mountain Laurel Way
Union, KY 41091
513-526-0029
chris.francis@yalliance.org
Ambassador Emeritus
Karen Lee
Nelson County Schools
288 Wildcat Lane
Bardstown, KY 40004
502-349-7000 x2306
drkarenlee@outlook.com
Ambassador Emeritus
Terry Spurlock
Terry Spurlock
Catlettsburg, KY teresaspurlock549@gmail.com
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:
Afterschool Sustainability VISTAs increase increase the accessibility and quality of afterschool and summer learning programs.