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Structured After-School Care

By providing structured, accessible after-school programming, we support child development and family stability, because consistent and supervised out-of-school environments enable holistic growth, academic engagement, and parental workforce participation. This strategy centers on delivering reliable, enriching after-school experiences that address both developmental and socioeconomic needs. It distinguishes itself from broader youth development approaches by emphasizing structure, timing (aligned with school hours), and direct support for working families—linking child supervision to family economic resilience. While other models may focus on isolated enrichment or community building, this approach integrates safety, development, and caregiver support within a single time-bound service model.

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who runs it

Organizations running this strategy · 6

what it looks like in practice

Activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • After-school child care program MERRICK BEFOREAFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM INC
    direct service
    Provides after-school care at three Merrick UFSD elementary schools from 2:55 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., offering maintenance, shelter, and supervised support for school-age children during the hours after school ends and before typical parental availability.
  • Before-school child care program MERRICK BEFOREAFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM INC
    direct service
    Provides before-school care at three Merrick Union Free School District (UFSD) elementary schools from 7:00 a.m. until the start of the school day, offering supervision and support for school-age children while parents or guardians are at work.
  • Deliver after-school care for elementary school children ISLAND KIDS INC
    direct service
    Provides structured after-school care for children in grades 3K through 3rd grade, available 3–5 days per week during the school year, with a drop-in option for 1–2 days per week.
  • Deliver play and education-based programs for children ISLAND KIDS INC
    direct service
    Provides play and education-based programs for children from diverse backgrounds to foster community cohesion, tolerance, and inclusive development.
  • Offer mini camps during school closures ISLAND KIDS INC
    direct service
    Provides short-term camp programming during school breaks and closures, available for an additional fee.
  • Operate summer camp for children on Roosevelt Island ISLAND KIDS INC
    direct service
    Runs a summer camp program for children ages 3–10 on Roosevelt Island, now in its 19th year, featuring STEAM, art, cooking, gardening, environmental education, swimming, and field trips.
  • Provide enrichment programs and support groups for families ISLAND KIDS INC
    direct service
    Offers affordable, quality enrichment opportunities and support groups for families on Roosevelt Island to promote community engagement and child development.
  • Provide scholarships for summer camp participation ISLAND KIDS INC
    direct service
    Offers need-based scholarships to support access to summer camp programming, with applications available starting in March.
  • Youth programs including daycare, recreational activities, summer camp, and after-school care KIDS PLACE A PLACE FOR KIDS TO BE II INC
    direct service
    Organizes, operates, and maintains youth programs such as daycare, recreational activities, summer camp, and after-school activities for boys and girls in New York State.
  • Operates preschool and after-school programs for disadvantaged individuals THE DETERMINATION CENTER OF CNY INC
    direct service
    Provides educational and childcare services to disadvantaged individuals through a preschool and after-school program, as delivered in 2023.
  • Providing after-school care for children SARANAC CENTRAL PALS INC
    direct service
    Offers quality after-school care to children at reasonable rates.
  • Provides full-day childcare and enrichment programming during school closures Kids Are Fantastic
    direct service
    Offers full-day childcare and enrichment activities on DOE holidays and school closure days, including arts and crafts, games, social-emotional learning, and supervised recreational time.