KYOSA is a community of professionals and advocates dedicated to creating exceptional out-of-school programs for every student in Kentucky.
78,912+
children and youth impacted annually
830+
hours of academic support and enrichment per child annually
1500+
OST program sites
113
counties with at least one OST program site
Latest News
Nominations for NAA’s Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders are live!
NAA’s Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders identifies young leaders and recognizes and cultivates the talent of afterschool champions who have the…
Over 100 events taking place this week across Kentucky to celebrate Lights On Afterschool 2022
The 2022 celebration of Lights On Afterschool is this week on Thursday, October 20 and Governor Andy Beshear has made…
Stephanie Barker, KYOSA Coordinator, receives White-Riley-Peterson Policy Fellowship
The White-Riley-Peterson Policy (WRP) Fellowship creates opportunities for a nationwide network of leaders to harness their collective expertise to expand…
Monthly Media Roundup: July 2022
The “Monthly Media Roundup” is a curated list of news stories we’ve put together for the Kentucky out-of-school time (OST)…
Division of Child Care announces another CCAP income guideline increase
On July 1, 2022, the CCAP (Child Care Assistance Program) income guidelines increased from 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG)…
Waitlists grow while Kentucky’s summer programs struggle with staffing challenges
Throughout the pandemic, the Afterschool Alliance has been tracking the ways in which COVID-19 is impacting afterschool and summer learning…
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How we do it.
We Support Program Leaders
KYOSA is building a statewide system to train program leaders and supply the resources and tools they need for success.
We Empower Advocates
By assessing needs and analyzing gaps in service, KYOSA is equipping advocates to stand for vital out-of-school programming.
Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance is an initiative of Save the Children.
Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. Since our founding over 100 years ago, we’ve changed the lives of over 1 billion children. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share.
Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance is the proud state affiliate for the National Afterschool Association