DFCS Afterschool Powerpoint-Director Bobby Cagle

The Afterschool Landscape in Georgia

The demand for safe and enriching out-of-school time programs (Afterschool and Summer) is on the rise.

According to America After 3pm:• 282,453 (16%) of Georgia’s school-age (K-12) children participated in

afterschool programs in 2014.

• Nearly 600,000 (40%) more children would enroll if a program was available in their community.

• Over 300,000 (18%) of Georgia’s children are alone and unsupervised between the hours of 3pm and 6pm.

The Demand for Out-of-School Time Services in Georgia

America After 3PM, Afterschool Alliance, 2014, http://afterschoolalliance.org/AA3PM/detail.html#s/GA/stem/p_of_children_in_programs_2014

Most often Citied Reasons Parents are not Enrolling Their Children in Afterschool Programs

The Demand for Out-of-School Time Services in Georgia

1. Afterschool programs are too expensive

2. Preference for alternative activities (variety and type

available)

3. There aren’t quality programs available

• Jointly, the Division of Family and Children Services and theGeorgia Department of Education fund over 500 afterschooland youth development programs across the state.

• Funded programs serve over 52,000 young people each year.

• 93 of 159 counties are served through funded programs.

Afterschool in Georgia

• 90% of Georgia parents are satisfied with their child’s afterschool program overall. (up from 87% in 2009)

• 89% are satisfied with the safety of the environment. (up from 73% in 2009)

• 86% are satisfied with quality of care. (up from 70% in 2009)

Afterschool Service Satisfaction in Georgia

Data retrieved from the Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network (GSAN).

The Afterschool Outcomes

Research has shown that high quality afterschool programs have a variety of positive impacts on youth outcomes.

Greater School Success: Youth participating in afterschool programs are more likely to have increased school attendance, improved classroom behavior and increased student achievement.

Better Health Outcomes: One Georgia study shows that the prevalence of obesity decreased for children participating in afterschool programs.

Minimized Risks: The hours between 3-6pm on school days are the most likely periods for juvenile crime and experimentation with drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, and sex . Seventy percent (70%) of parents believe afterschool programs reduce youth risky behavior.

Afterschool and Positive Outcomes


Improved confidence and self-efficacy: Sixty- four percent (64%) of parents believeafterschool programs help youth gain workforce skills and fifty-nine percent (59% ) ofparents believe afterschool programs excites youth about learning.


Productive Parents: Parents report they have less stress, fewer unscheduled absencesand more productive work time when their children are enrolled in afterschoolprograms.

• 79% of parents believe afterschool programs give peace of mind for parents at work.

• 78% of parents believe afterschool programs help working parents keep their jobs.


The Division’s Support of Afterschool Programs in Georgia

Division of Family and Children Services

Safety Permanency Wellbeing

Community ProgramsAfterschool Care Program

Well-Being and the Afterschool Care Program

The Division supports youth through funded afterschool programs who are:

• Currently or previously in foster care• Within low income families • Within families receiving support services through the

Division (TANF, SNAP, Medicaid)• Performing poorly in school (low attendance, poor

grades, etc.)• Pregnant and/or parenting• Using or have used drugs and/or alcohol• Homeless• Disconnected (DJJ/Dually Committed)

Who Do We Serve?

Afterschool and Positive Youth Development

The Division’s support of youth within afterschool programs is foundationally based on the concept of

Positive Youth Development.

Positive Youth Development (PYD) focuses on asset building and adult support of youth. Within the Positive Youth Development

model, when our youth’s strengths are supported, encouraged and nurtured, they are more likely to transition into healthy and happy

adults and will be more likely to make positive contributions to their families, schools, and communities.

Putting Positive Youth Development into Practice – Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for children and families, Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Family and Youth Services Bureau, February 2007.

Academically Physically

Emotionally Mentally

Young people are thriving and making positive choices that support their overall

well-being.

Afterschool and Positive Youth Development

Youth in Funded Programs are1:

SAFE

HEALTHY

EDUCATED

EMPLOYABLE

CONNECTED

Graduation from a post secondary institution or employment (livable wage)

Healthy and safe relationships

Community service

Active participation in community

LONG TERM RESULTS FOR YOUTH IN FUNDED AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS

DHS DFCS Afterschool Care Program Framework of Service

Achieve and Maintain Good Grades ∙ Increased High School Graduation

Rate ∙ Increased Engagement in Learning

SHORT TERM RESULTS FOR YOUTH

IN FUNDED AFTERSCHOOL AND

SUMMER PROGRAMS

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Created by the DFCS Afterschool Care Program – Updated 7/27/09

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1Format adopted from Voices for Georgia’s Children and Ready by 21™: Karen Pittman, Founder of the Forum for Youth Investment,

www.forumforyouthinvestment.org

http://www.forumforyouthinvestment.org/

The Afterschool Care Program is located within the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS), Well Being Services Section, Community

Programs Unit.

The program provides federal funding to non-profit organizations and public agencies who serve youth

and families during the out-of-school time.

Afterschool Care Program

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FFY 2014 FFY 2015

Unduplicated Youth Served: Over 23,100Average Daily Attendance: 16,600

Based on January 2014

Unduplicated Youth Served: Over 25,000Average Daily Attendance: 16,300

Based on January 2015

Number of Funded Providers: 41Community-based – 32Public Agencies – 9

Number of Funded Providers: 39Community-based – 30Public Agencies – 9

Number of Provider Sites: 263• Community-based – 229• Public Agencies – 34

Number of Provider Sites: 256• Community-based – 222• Public Agencies – 34


Annually, the Division provides $15.5 M in funding across the state of Georgia to support afterschool programs.

By funding youth development services that are provided during the out-of-school time (before school, after school, intercession and summer) the Afterschool Care Program also supports two

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) goals:

(a) Reduce the dependency of needy parents by promoting job preparation, work and marriage; and

(b) Prevent and reduce unplanned pregnancies among single young adults.


Goals

• Strengthen youth-serving organizations and institutions by providing funding that increases their capacity to design, implement, and sustain quality youth development programs and services.

• Provide opportunities for youth to establish positive relationships with their peers and caring adults during traditional non-school day hours.

• Provide technical assistance to organizations and agencies as they implement services and activities that support their youth’s overall safety and well-being as they prepare for and transition into young adulthood.


Funded Programs Provide:

1. Apprenticeship Opportunities (high school youth)

2. Project-based Learning Opportunities (elementary and middle youth)

3. Well-being and Enrichment Activities (all youth)


Partnerships and Collective Efforts for Greater Impact

• Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network• Georgia Department of Education• Georgia Department of Public Health• Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice Office of Reentry Services• Georgia Alliance of Boys and Girls Club• Metropolitan Atlanta YMCA• Center for the Visually Impaired• Atlanta Public School System• Elbert County School System• Dougherty County Family Literacy Council• Lincoln County Board of Commissioners• Beacon of Hope, Inc.• Center for Pan Asian Community Services• Carrie Steel-Pitts Home

And many more…..!!!

Partners in Our Work

STEAM

Division funded afterschool programs will have an intentional focus on

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM)

as a foundation for all programs and services supported through awarded funding.

With this emphasis on STEAM, the Division is working to increase youth participant’s knowledge, abilities and opportunities within 21st century

academic and career fields such as technology, medicine, creative arts and engineering.

Afterschool and Enhanced Services in 2015-2016

Georgia SHAPE

Georgia SHAPE is the Governor’s initiative on childhood obesity that utilizes a network of partners, agencies and professional

athletic teams who work collectively to offer Georgia’s children an opportunity to achieve a greater level of overall fitness.

The Division has partnered with the Georgia Department of Public Health’s GA SHAPE Initiative Power Up for 30. Each funded

program will be implementing the GA SHAPE initiative within their programs.

Afterschool and Enhanced Services in 2015-2016

The Outcomes for Youth Served Through the Division

FFY 2011 Evaluation of DFCS Funded Afterschool Programs

• 96% of youth reported they completed their homework during the after school time

• 86% of youth reported their study skills test preparation improved

• 81% of youth reported their reading and language arts skills improved

• 78% of youth reported their math skills improved

• 66% of youth reported their science skills improved

• 52% of youth reported their career preparation improved

• 69% of youth report the afterschool program helped them prevent pregnancy, crime or substance abuse

Evaluation conducted by the DFCS Federal Regulations and Data Unit in 2011


Quote: “There are numerous success stories from students who attended the DHS/DFCS College Bound Afterschool Program. As the Program Director, I worked closely with each student to develop a college and/or career

plan…...The impact the DFCS/DHS grant and afterschool program continues to have on the lives of our youth has been indelible.”

Participant: ZicuriaAfterschool Participant: 2009 - 2012High School ValedictorianCollege/University Attended: Spelman CollegeCurrently: Teach for America ParticipantCareer Goal: Education/Lead Teacher

Participant: KeitraAfterschool Participant: 2008 – 2010High School ValedictorianCollege/University Attended: Emory UniversityCurrently: Johns Hopkins University School of NursingCareer Goal: Neonatal Pediatric Nurse

Participant: RobinAfterschool Participant: 2008 – 2010High School Salutatorian and Gates Millennium ScholarCollege/University Attended: Emory UniversityCurrently: American UniversityCareer Goal: International Lawyer

Afterschool and Positive Outcomes – High School

Participant: Jhosbin (2nd grade) Academic Achievement: At the start of the year in 2014, Jhosbin had a 1.4 GPA. However, through his hard work, he was able to raise it up to a 2.8 in a matter of months.

Participant: Cristian (5th grade) Academic Achievement: At the start of the year, Cristian was an average 5th grader who did the bare minimum to pass his classes. His scores for reading and math were between below average and average. However, over the course of the year, he showed major improvements. By the end of the year, his scoring levels were well beyond the 5th grade. His success was used to encourage students to keep up the excellent work by reading and practicing their math over the summer.

Participant: Paw (5th grade)Grade Promotion: While in the refugee camps before joining the afterschool program, Paw did not complete 2nd and 3rd grade which led to her struggling with both Math and English at the beginning of the year. After attending the afterschool program, she now speaks English quite well. Additionally, her reading and math skill have improved tremendously which led to her passing the 5th grade.

Afterschool and Positive Outcomes – Community Organization

Increasing the Quality of Afterschool Programs in Georgia

To ensure all of Georgia’s afterschool programs are of high quality, the Division of Family and Children Services, in partnership with the Georgia Department of

Education (GADOE) and Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), have created the Georgia Afterschool & Youth Development (ASYD) Quality

Standards.

The ASYD Quality Standards:• Are evidence-based and research-driven.• Framed as a self-assessment and a tool for continuous improvement• Represent 9 categories (Quality Elements) that provide guidelines for high

quality programming.

Increasing Afterschool Quality in Georgia

Georgia’s Afterschool & Youth Development Quality Standards are grounded in the widely held and well-established understanding that children, youth, and families benefit when programs increase their

capacity to realize their mission by providing high quality programming.

1. Connect more youth in foster care to out-of-school time programs.

2. Continue our partnership with the Georgia Department of JuvenileJustice (DJJ) Office of Reentry Services to expand positive connectionsand support for dually committed youth (DJJ and foster careidentification) and those youth transitioning back into society.

3. Ensure all Division funded programs are using the Afterschool andYouth Development Quality Standards as a tool to ensure qualityprograms are consistently provided to all youth.

4. Conduct another evaluation of funded DFCS afterschool programs.

Considerations and Intentions for the Future

DFCS Afterschool Powerpoint-Director Bobby Cagle

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