BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA

21st Century Community Learning Centers (Dept. of Ed): in support of robust funding for out-of-school time programs. Youth Workforce Readiness, Career Pathways for Youth (DOL Workforce Pathways for Youth): in support of robust funding for programs that support youth workforce readiness through out-of-school time programs. OJJDP Youth Mentoring/Opioid Prevention Initiative (DOJ): in support of robust funding for the program and connecting more young people with positive mentors. Community Development Block Grants (HUD): in support of robust funding for the program to support public services. Full-Service Community Schools Program (Title IV Part F of the Every Student Succeeds Act): in support of robust funding for out-of-school time programs. Interagency Task Force on Trauma-Informed Care (SAMHSA): in support of youth mental health in out-of-school time settings. Adverse Childhood Experiences Research (CDCs Injury Center): in support of youth mental health in out-of-school time settings. Children Exposed to Violence Initiative (DOJ, OJJDP): in support of youth mental health in out-of-school time settings. Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration (MHSP) Grant: in support of robust funding for school-based youth mental health supports. School-Based Mental Health Services (SBMH) Grant: in support of robust funding for school-based youth mental health supports. In support of increasing funding for child care and early learning through the child care development block grant In support of robust funding to increase digital capacity grant programs and expand digital equity.

21st Century Community Learning Centers: in support of robust funding for out-of-school time programs. H.R. 3374, Early STEAM Achievement Act: in support of robust funding for out-of-school time programs and access to STEAM experiences in childcare settings. In support of including out-of-school time youth workforce readiness providers in new career readiness initiatives at the Department of Education. In support of robust funding for out-of-school time programs at the department of education.

American Data Privacy and Protection Act (H.R.8152): In support of protecting operations and data systems of youth-serving nonprofits.

Child Nutrition Act Reauthorization: in support of reauthorization that strengthens programs serving youth in the out-of-school time space, including Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program. Summer Meals Act: in support of bill passage and reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act that strengthens programs serving youth in the out-of-school time space, including Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program. Non-Congregate Meal Service in Rural Areas, Summer Food Service Program: in support of implementation of the program, ensuring congregate meal providers are able to serve all eligible children in their local area.

Drug and alcohol prevention programs: in support of robust funding for substance abuse prevention programs, including in out-of-school time settings.