Every New York child deserves access to enriching, engaging, and high-quality afterschool programming.

In NYC, COMPASS and SONYC programs offer art and culture, sports, experiential learning and academic support essential to children’s social-emotional development, health and wellness, and academic success across age ranges. These programs are also a lifeline for working parents who deeply value having their children engaged in programming while they are at work.  However, because of low rates, afterschool programs are losing staff, which has a direct impact on families and children.  

CCC’s report on the affordability of care for children birth-to-12 years of age revealed that 80% of families in New York City cannot afford care for school age children 6 to 12. We need your help to ensure that city leaders protect and invest in these services, expand access so truly all young people can participate, and ensure we see an increase in rates to support the system. Furthermore, without afterschool bus service and support, many students with disabilities are left out. 

We need after school programming to be a right, not a privilege of all youth in NYC!