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NAA Launches National Credential for Youth Development Professionals
The National AfterSchool Association has launched the National Youth Development Foundational Practices Credential, a nationally recognized credential designed to validate the knowledge, skills, and practices of out-of-school time professionals across the country.
Kentucky, Let’s Shine Bright for Lights On Afterschool - Register Your Event Today!
Lights On Afterschool, the nation’s only nationwide celebration dedicated to afterschool programs, takes place each October and gives programs across the country an opportunity to open their doors, showcase their impact, and remind communities why afterschool matters.
REPLAY: Fund IRL Webinar - Here's What Social Media Litigation Could Mean for Afterschool and Youth Supports
Across the country, lawsuits addressing the harmful impact of social media on youth well-being could result in significant settlement funds — creating a potential opportunity to invest in programs that help young people thrive.
New Report Highlights Growing Need for Affordable Summer Learning Programs in Kentucky
The Summer Struggle Is Daunting for Many Kentucky Families. New Study Finds 2 in 3 Kentucky Children Whose Parents Want Summer Learning Programs for Them Are Missing Out, Most Often Because of Cost
KYOSA Celebrates Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week
Every day across Kentucky, after the final school bell rings, something powerful happens.
Students step into spaces filled with opportunity—places where they are seen, supported, and inspired. And at the center of it all are afterschool professionals—the dedicated individuals who make this impact possible.
KYOSA Updates from NAA26 and Afterschool Alliance’s Challenge on the Hill
Alongside afterschool champions from across the country—and Out-of-School Time professionals from across the Commonwealth attending the National AfterSchool Association Convention—the group met with Kentucky’s members of Congress and their staff to advocate for the afterschool and summer learning programs that Kentucky kids and families depend on every day.
Kentucky After 3pm Report
Five in six Kentucky parents who want afterschool programs for their children are unable to enroll them, in many cases because programs are too expensive, unavailable, or inaccessible, according to a household survey commissioned by the Afterschool Alliance. Read the full Kentucky After 3pm report.
Lights On Afterschool 2026
Kentucky is already gearing up for this year’s Lights On Afterschool celebration—and the momentum is building!
Across the Commonwealth, [INSERT NUMBER] programs have already registered to shine a light on the important role out-of-school time programs play in supporting students, families, and communities.