The Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance (KYOSA) is one of 50 statewide afterschool networks across the country working to expand access to and enhance the quality of afterschool and summer learning opportunities for young people. As a partner to community organizations, school systems, and state leaders, we help ensure that all Kentucky youth can benefit from safe, engaging learning environments beyond the traditional school day.
Our mission: To support the continued growth, development, and accessibility of quality out-of-school programs to promote the success of children and youth.
Our vision: For all children and youth in Kentucky will have access to high-quality out-of-school time programs that prepare them for success in school, work, and life.
We approach our work with a commitment to: collaboration, transparency, fairness and belonging.
What We Do
KYOSA connects, strengthens, and elevates the afterschool and summer learning field in Kentucky by:
- Facilitating cross-sector collaboration at the state, regional, and local levels to ensure out-of-school time programs are high-quality, equitable, and sustainable.
- Driving state-level policy change to secure long-term funding and support for both new and existing afterschool and summer learning programs.
- Strengthening the afterschool and summer learning workforce by building leadership capacity and delivering targeted training to improve program quality and impact.
- Serving as a statewide hub for data and resources that empower the field to expand partnerships, influence systems, enhance workforce development, and improve outcomes for youth.
Our work is split into three main areas:
Training & Professional Development
We provide training, tools, and technical assistance to afterschool and summer learning programs—helping them improve quality, expand services, and meet the needs of Kentucky’s youth and families.
Data & Research
To help decision-makers effectively target scare local, state, and federal resources, we work with partners year-round to understand where afterschool and summer programs are needed the most and what challenges are currently impacting our field.
Policy &Advocacy
We advocate for public investments in afterschool and summer programs at the state and federal levels—ensuring that decision-makers understand the value and impact of these critical services.