March 11, 2024 - Over the past two months, the Kentucky General Assembly has been discussing ways to keep the child care industry afloat past COVID-relief funding cliffs. Since February 28th was the … [Read more...] about An Update on Kentucky Bills That Could Impact the OST Field
Families and businesses struggle amid Kentucky’s ongoing school-age child care crisis
[Berea, Kentucky] — A robust child care system that provides a continuum of high-quality care and learning opportunities from birth through school age is essential for meeting the needs of kids and … [Read more...] about Families and businesses struggle amid Kentucky’s ongoing school-age child care crisis
The 2024 Kentucky General Assembly is underway
The Kentucky General Assembly began its 2024 regular legislative session on January 2, 2024. This year lawmakers are charged with passing a 2-year state budget in addition to any other legislation … [Read more...] about The 2024 Kentucky General Assembly is underway
Regulatory reform is critical to expanding access to afterschool in Kentucky
Affordable, quality afterschool programs keep kids safe, inspire them to learn, and support the needs of today’s working families. Yet, in Kentucky, for every child in an afterschool program, four … [Read more...] about Regulatory reform is critical to expanding access to afterschool in Kentucky
Kentucky’s Employee Child Care Assistance Partnership program now accepting applications
Kentucky employers can now apply to receive state matching funds if they choose to contribute to an employee’s child care costs. In Kentucky, "child care" means "the provision of care for a child … [Read more...] about Kentucky’s Employee Child Care Assistance Partnership program now accepting applications
Summer of STEM Mini Grant 2023 Application is now open!
The Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance (KYOSA), in partnership with the Million Girls Moonshot initiative, will fund mini-grants to help support summer programs in their efforts to engage more students … [Read more...] about Summer of STEM Mini Grant 2023 Application is now open!
Afterschool programs in Kentucky are open but still recovering post-pandemic
This past fall, the Afterschool Alliance and Edge Research surveyed 1,016 afterschool program providers between October 24 and November 30, 2022, including 44 respondents who reported that their … [Read more...] about Afterschool programs in Kentucky are open but still recovering post-pandemic
KYOSA Data Explorer shows why Kentucky families struggle to find affordable school-age child care
A robust child care system that provides a continuum of high-quality care from infancy through school-age is essential for meeting the needs of kids and families today. That system includes … [Read more...] about KYOSA Data Explorer shows why Kentucky families struggle to find affordable school-age child care
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 potential to influence the field of … [Read more...] about Nominations for NAA’s Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders are live!
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 it official in Kentucky! As of last Thursday (one week out), we have received … [Read more...] about Over 100 events taking place this week across Kentucky to celebrate Lights On Afterschool 2022
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 and improve afterschool and summer learning … [Read more...] about Stephanie Barker, KYOSA Coordinator, receives White-Riley-Peterson Policy Fellowship