Learn how to gain CLC access

Children spend 80% of their waking hours outside of school. How can we make those hours count? After-school and summer programs play a vital role in providing enriching experiences that go beyond the classroom. By providing a structured, engaging environment beyond the regular school day, Community Learning Centers (CLCs) help students develop academic skills, explore new interests, and build positive relationships with mentors and peers. These programs not only enhance learning outcomes but also promote social and emotional well-being, keeping students connected and motivated. To ensure quality and consistency across all programs, we encourage all providers to use the link below to gain access to the CLCs for their programming. This process helps streamline coordination, maintain safety standards, and create meaningful, enriching experiences for every child who participates.

youth violence prevention

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlight six key strategies to prevent youth violence. One strategy identifies the need to connect youth to caring adults and activities, including mentoring and after-school programs. The CDC explains that after-school programs provide valuable opportunities for youth to develop social and academic skills, while also becoming involved in school and community activities. These programs help build positive relationships and expand prosocial experiences.

Additionally, after-school programs play a crucial role in keeping children safe during critical times of the day, such as from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., when youth crime and violence are most likely to occur. By offering supervision and structured activities, these programs reduce risk factors and provide positive support for youth, helping them stay engaged and out of harm’s way.