Community & After School Programs

More opportunities to learn, connect and grow.

What Is Community & After School Programs?

Community & After School Programs (CAP) creates opportunities for young people and families to connect, learn and thrive in and beyond the school day. Working alongside schools and community partners, Youth Guidance provides academic support, enrichment, family engagement and other resources shaped by the needs and interests of each school community.

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Schools at the Center of Community

Support that extends beyond the school day.

Youth Guidance works with schools to create opportunities for young people while strengthening the connections among students, families, educators and communities.

Full-Service Community Schools

Transform schools into hubs for students, families and communities by bringing together academic enrichment, student well-being supports, family engagement and community resources.

Extended Day & Enrichment

Provides safe, engaging opportunities beyond regular school hours where young people can learn, create, explore their interests, build relationships and try something new.

Parent & Family Engagement

Provides workshops, coaching and leadership opportunities that help parents and caregivers support their children’s learning, strengthen partnerships with schools and advocate for their families and communities.

Stronger Connections

Students. Families. Schools. Communities.

Young people do better when the people and places around them are connected. CAP helps strengthen those connections by bringing families, educators and community partners together around young people.

Through partnerships with schools and community organizations, Youth Guidance helps connect students and families with learning opportunities, enrichment, well-being supports and other resources that help them thrive.

In Their Words

I worked closely with Youth Guidance to give our students the right, positive learning environment for them to be successful and to have a great experience in school.
Principal, Jordan Elementary Community School Gilberto Piedrahita

Building Opportunity Together

Stronger communities start with strong partnerships.

Youth Guidance works alongside schools, families and community organizations to create environments where young people have the relationships, resources and opportunities they need to thrive.

Interested in bringing Youth Guidance programs and supports to your school community?

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Find Community & After School Programs Near You

Community & After School Programs is currently offered in the Chicago area.