New York State Learning and Enrichment After-School Program Supports (LEAPS)

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Program Overview

Children who participate in quality after-school programs have improved school attendance, grades, and work habits; are less likely to repeat a grade and more likely to graduate; have higher school attendance and academic achievement; gain social skills, build their confidence, and learn to think critically; and have better relationships with other students. Additional information about the importance and benefits of quality after-school programs can be found at Attendance Works and the National Conference of State Legislatures.

The purpose of the LEAPS initiative is to support community-based after-school programs that:

1. Provide academic support and enrichment opportunities that will assist students in meeting academic and personal goals, as well as expose youth to future learning and life opportunities.
2. Prioritize students’ social-emotional wellness and increase opportunities to mitigate the impacts from COVID-19, as well as expand students’ access to social and emotional support services. Please see the Afterschool Alliance for more information.
3. Expand students’ community and family engagement and programs that support mentorship, employment, and life skills training.

Important Dates and Deadlines

RFP Funding Opportunity Link

Please Note: This RFP was amended most recently on 4/4/2024. The deadline for submission of proposals was extended to 4/25/2024 by 4:00 PM Eastern Time. The Attachment 10 – Eligible School Districts to Serve for LEAPS was updated to expand eligibility. Please refer to amended and updated documents for additional information.

• RFP, Application and Submission Guidance, Applicant Webinar, and Q&A

Resources

For Families

The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) can be used to pay for after-school costs for eligible families. The following video tutorial explains the application process for NYC residents using MyCity.

• How to Apply for the NYS Child Care Assistance Program using the MyCity digital portal (NYC residents)

Presentations

• LEAPS Highlights (NYSNYS conference: April 19, 2024)

Child Care Program Tools

• NYS Child Care Regulations
• Opening a Licensed/Registered Day Care Program
• Child Day Care Orientation

Positive Youth Development Tools

• Positive Experiences + Positive Relationships + Positive Environments = Positive Youth Development
• Key Principles for Expanding Learning to Support Student Re-Engagement
• Quality After-School: Helping Programs Achieve It and Strengthening Policies to Support It
• Youth Programming Assessment Tool
• Linking Schools and Afterschool Through Social and Emotional Learning
• Advancing Positive Youth Development and Adolescent Well-Being

Financial/Budget Development Tools

• NYS Occupational Wages
• US Bureau of Labor Statistics
• NYS Fringe Guide
• NYS Travel Reimbursement Guide

Program Development Tools

• Quality Self-Assessment Guide
• Social Emotional Evidence Based Learning Assessments
• Afterschool Alliance
• NYS Student Information Repository System Manual