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
Gaps in Access to No- or Low-Cost Out-of-School Time Programs in Kentucky Persist
The American Rescue Plan (ARP), which provides over $2 billion in federal funding to state and local education agencies in Kentucky for…
ARP funding resources for afterschool and summer learning programs
Using ARP funds to provide afterschool and summer supports for students Access resources from the Afterschool Alliance to help your…
Let’s Shine a Spotlight on Afterschool
The Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance (KYOSA) is proud to be joining our friends at the Afterschool Alliance and thousands of afterschool…
Have your students join the World Drama Club!
Join the World Drama Club, and get a front row seat to the most exciting theatre content! The World Drama…
Growing Number of Kentucky Parents Recognize Value of STEM Learning in Afterschool
With demand for well-trained STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) workers expected to skyrocket, and women and people of color…
Tracking how Kentucky schools are using ARP funds to address learning loss during non-school hours
The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund was authorized bySection 18003 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic…
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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