KYOSA is a community of professionals and advocates dedicated to creating exceptional afterschool and summer learning opportunities for all Kentucky youth.
78,912+
children and youth impacted annually
830+
hours of academic support and enrichment per child annually
1500+
program sites
113
counties with at least one program site
Latest News
Demand for Afterschool Programs in Kentucky Is Enormous, But Most Families Are Being Shut Out, New Household Survey Finds
Kentucky Parents Give Programs Their Children Attend High Marks,But Cost & Accessibility Are Pushing Programs Out-of-Reach for Families Washington, D.C….
What Federal Layoffs and Budget Proposals Could Mean for Afterschool and Summer Learning in Kentucky
Recent federal actions are creating deep uncertainty for afterschool and summer learning programs nationwide, and Kentucky is no exception. The…
Introducing Kentucky Afterschool Changemakers: A New Chapter in KYOSA’s Advocacy Work
In recent years, federal investments helped stabilize and expand afterschool programs for millions of children. Now, with COVID-era funding gone…
Meet our 2024-2025 cohort of Kentucky Afterschool Ambassadors!
We are excited to announce our 2024-2025 cohort of Kentucky Afterschool Ambassadors! Founded by the Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance (KYOSA) in…
Help us elevate the importance of summer learning this week!
Join us this week, July 15-19, 2024, in celebrating National Summer Learning Week! Hosted by the National Summer Learning Association…
Afterschool Alliance and National AfterSchool Association team up to support a thriving afterschool workforce
[Washington, D.C., June 18, 2024] — The Afterschool Alliance and the National AfterSchool Association (NAA) are pleased to announce a…
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What We Do
We Support Program Leaders
KYOSA equips program leaders with the training, tools, and statewide support network they need to strengthen programs and expand opportunities for Kentucky’s youth.
We Empower Advocates
KYOSA provides a unified voice for Kentucky’s afterschool and summer learning community.