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
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…
Statewide summer wellness campaign promotes healthy habits for students
(LOUISVILLE, KY) – Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky (FHKY) and the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) launched today a new public…
Monthly Media Roundup: June 2022
The “Monthly Media Roundup” is a curated list of news stories we’ve put together for the Kentucky out-of-school time (OST)…
Child Care Assistance Program FAQs for families with school-age children
With the cost of child care, like everything else, soaring to new heights over the last couple years, families across…
KYOSA launches new Kentucky Afterschool Ambassadors program
The Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance (KYOSA) is excited to soon start recruitment for our inaugural 2022-2023 ambassador class. The goal of…
Monthly Media Roundup: May 2022
The “Monthly Media Roundup” is a curated list of news stories of interest to the OST community, assembled by the…
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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