New Funding Approved for Cleveland Youth After-School Programs
Cleveland is expanding its Out of School Time Program through a new partnership with After-School All-Stars to provide enrichment opportunities for local students. City Council passed emergency legislation, Ord. No. 354-2026, which authorizes the Director of Finance to contract with the organization to deliver programming at two local sites. This initiative is part of a strategy by the Mayor’s Office of Prevention, Intervention and Opportunity to offer community-centered activities designed to address the social determinants of health and prevent violence.
What's in the file
The legislation authorizes a contract with After-School All-Stars to provide year-round programming for students in grades 1 through 12. According to the 354-2026 -Legislative Summary- ASAS, the program will include:
- Daily activities for three hours per day, four days a week.
- A variety of enrichment offerings including tutoring, arts, field trips, and sports.
- Seasonal programming offered across four different seasons.
- A maximum capacity of 30 participants per site.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Contract Amount | $240,167 |
| Initial Term | one year |
| Renewal Options | two one-year options |
Who may be affected
- Students in grades 1–12: Eligible for daily academic and enrichment programming.
- Zelma George Recreation Center: Designated as one of the two active program sites.
- Fairfax Recreation Center: Designated as one of the two active program sites.
- Mayor’s Office of Prevention, Intervention and Opportunity: The department overseeing the implementation of these community-centered initiatives.
Status and timeline
The legislation has passed and is now in the implementation phase.
March 20, 2026: Ordinance 354-2026 was introduced to City Council.
Residents can verify these details by reviewing the official City of Cleveland legislative records.
| Initial term | 1 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal option 1 | 1 years |
| Renewal option 2 | 1 years |
Source record
- File
- 354-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- Passed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- March 19, 2026
Official documents
- 354-2026 Dir Prof Serv with After School All Stars for Out of school time
- 354-2026 -Legislative Summary- ASAS
- 354-2026 PRESENTATION
- 354-2026 Faifax Staff Support LT.
- 354-2026 Letters of support
- 354-2026 Amend 354-2026
- 354-2026 as amended-desk copy-Final
- 354-2026 FINAL VERSION-CITY RECORD MAY 22, 2026 PG. 109