
The following map illustrates programs funded under the two main government-funded streams for out-of-school time programs in Virginia- 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grants and Childcare Subsidy.
Navigating the Funding Map
To navigate this map, use the icon on the top left-hand side of your screen to filter between different funding sources. The orange dots are out-of-school time programs. By default, all programs will be displayed, but by toggling different funding sources, you can filter the map to only showcase programs that receive certain types of funding.
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These two streams have different goals and structures, but both provide support for families, particularly those with low-incomes, by providing safe, supervised environments for children during out-of-school hours. For families that might not otherwise be able to afford care, both programs fill a critical gap between school hours and when caregivers finish work. As they are both publicly funded, they are both are subject to regulatory oversight to ensure quality and safety. 21st CCLC programs must meet federal and state guidelines and demonstrate academic improvement, while child care programs receiving subsidies must comply with state licensing requirements.
However there are some key differences between these programs:
- 21st CCLC Programs
- Provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children, particularly those who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools.
- These programs emphasize improving academic outcomes, offering enrichment activities prioritizing math, literacy, and family engagement. They are designed to provide comprehensive academic services that include tutoring, homework help, and extracurricular activities like arts and physical education all in service of helping students meet state and local academic standards.
- Federally funded through the U.S. Department of Education under Title IV, Part B of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
- School-Age Childcare Subsidy Programs
- Funded through state-administered programs, often using federal funds from the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), which provides subsidies for low-income families to afford child care. CCDF is authorized under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act (CCDBG).
- Provides safe and affordable child care for working families. These programs ensure supervision and care for children before and after school while caregivers are at work.
- The primary focus is on care and safety, but programs may offer enrichment or recreational activities. While they may include educational components, academic achievement is typically not the central goal.