The Georgia Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) plays a vital role in community support, and a key part of this is through the After School Child Care Program. This initiative, operating under the Well-Being Services Section, is dedicated to channeling federal funding into non-profit organizations and public agencies that provide crucial services to young people and families outside of regular school hours.
The DFCS After School Child Care Program is committed to ensuring that resources reach organizations that are making a difference in the lives of Georgia’s youth. Specifically, the program focuses on supporting initiatives that serve families within low-to-moderate income communities and those involved in the foster care system.
Alt text: Georgia DFCS After School Child Care Program logo, representing community support and youth development resources.
Mission and Vision: Investing in Georgia’s Future Through After School Programs
The core mission of the After School Child Care Program is to empower youth-serving organizations throughout Georgia. By providing essential resources, the program enables these organizations to better support families in low-to-moderate income areas and the foster care system.
Looking ahead, the vision of the After School Child Care Program is ambitious and vital: to guarantee that every child and young person in Georgia has access to high-quality youth development programs right in their own community. This vision recognizes that after school child care programs are not just about supervision; they are about fostering growth and opportunity.
Key Goals of the DFCS After School Child Care Program
The program operates with clear objectives designed to create lasting positive change:
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Strengthening Organizations: A primary goal is to bolster youth-serving organizations and institutions. This is achieved through funding mechanisms that enhance their ability to design, implement, and maintain effective youth development programs and services. This investment in infrastructure is crucial for the long-term success of after school child care programs.
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Fostering Positive Youth Development: The program aims to create environments where young people can build strong, positive relationships with their peers and with caring adults during out-of-school time. These relationships are fundamental for social and emotional development, and high-quality after school child care programs excel in providing these supportive settings.
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Providing Essential Technical Assistance: Beyond funding, the DFCS After School Child Care Program is committed to offering technical assistance to organizations and agencies. This support ensures they can effectively implement services and activities that contribute to the overall well-being of the youth they serve, preparing them for a successful transition into young adulthood. This holistic approach recognizes that after school child care programs are integral to a child’s broader development.
Partnerships and Program Implementation
To achieve its goals, the After School Care Program actively partners with community-based organizations and public agencies across Georgia. Funding is distributed through a Statement of Need (SoN) solicitation process, ensuring that resources are directed to programs that effectively address community needs and align with the program’s mission.
For further information about the DFCS After School Child Care Program and how it supports after school child care program initiatives across Georgia, please reach out to their office at 404-657-4651 or via email at [email protected]. Discover how this program is helping to build brighter futures for Georgia’s youth through quality after school child care programs.
