KYOSA is a community of professionals and advocates dedicated to creating exceptional out-of-school programs for every student in Kentucky.
105,000+
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
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Complete the latest wave of the Afterschool Alliance’s COVID-19 tracking survey and win a $50 gift card!
Lend your voice to continue to raise awareness about the effects of the pandemic on your afterschool and summer learning…
“Out-of-School Time in Kentucky” fact sheet and summary of key findings now available online
The Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance’s (KYOSA’s) first edition of Out-of-School Time in Kentucky–a study that provides a pre-pandemic description of Kentucky’s…
Kentucky OST Professional Honored By NAA
NATIONAL AFTERSCHOOL ASSOCIATION HONORS AMANDA BARNETT AMONG ITS2021 NEXT GENERATION OF AFTERSCHOOL LEADERS WASHINGTON, D.C., February 10, 2021 – The…
KDE’s 2021 Summer Food Service Program seeking sponsors to provide summer meals
News release from the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) FRANKFORT, KY – Many Kentucky families depend on free or reduced-price…
Recent survey finds overwhelming support for public investment in child care
News release from the Prichard Committee LEXINGTON, KY – In a survey of more than 1,400 Kentucky families, more than 45%…
Applications for new $25,000 Summer Innovation Fellowship due on February 12th
In response to the severity and enormity of the societal challenges America faces that require entrepreneurial leaders to pursue innovative…
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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