Stephanie Barker

The “Monthly Media Roundup” is a curated list of news stories we’ve put together for the Kentucky out-of-school time (OST) community that have appeared in national and local media outlets over the … [Read more...] about Monthly Media Roundup: July 2022

On July 1, 2022, the CCAP (Child Care Assistance Program) income guidelines increased from 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) to 85% of the State Median Income (SMI). This change applies to … [Read more...] about Division of Child Care announces another CCAP income guideline increase

Throughout the pandemic, the Afterschool Alliance has been tracking the ways in which COVID-19 is impacting afterschool and summer learning providers. In their most recent survey, the seventh wave of … [Read more...] about Waitlists grow while Kentucky’s summer programs struggle with staffing challenges

(LOUISVILLE, KY) – Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky (FHKY) and the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) launched today a new public service campaign informing Kentucky students in grades K-12 … [Read more...] about Statewide summer wellness campaign promotes healthy habits for students

The “Monthly Media Roundup” is a curated list of news stories we've put together for the Kentucky out-of-school time (OST) community that have appeared in national and local media outlets over the … [Read more...] about Monthly Media Roundup: June 2022

With the cost of child care, like everything else, soaring to new heights over the last couple years, families across Kentucky are struggling to afford child care. But, just because a child is old … [Read more...] about Child Care Assistance Program FAQs for families with school-age children

The Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance (KYOSA) is excited to soon start recruitment for our inaugural 2022-2023 ambassador class. The goal of the Kentucky Afterschool Ambassador program is to empower … [Read more...] about KYOSA launches new Kentucky Afterschool Ambassadors program

The “Monthly Media Roundup” is a curated list of news stories of interest to the OST community, assembled by the Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance (KYOSA), that have appeared in national and local media … [Read more...] about Monthly Media Roundup: May 2022

Last month, KYOSA staff, along with other out-of-school time (OST) leaders, funders, and stakeholders from across the country, met together at the 2022 National Afterschool Association (NAA) … [Read more...] about Creating a thriving workforce is top priority for OST leaders in 2022

The “Monthly Media Roundup” is a curated list of news stories related to OST in Kentucky, assembled by the Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance (KYOSA), that have appeared in area media outlets over the … [Read more...] about Monthly Media Roundup: April 2022

“COVID-19 has put stress on an already stressed programming system. I feel like this has put a spotlight on the need for our programs and the staffing issue” one survey respondent reports in … [Read more...] about Staffing takes top spot as primary challenge for Kentucky’s afterschool program providers in new survey