Afterschool Programs in the Central Valley Benefit Children and Youth
California's Central Valley is one of the fastest growing regions in the state, with its children and youth facing considerable challenges. This report examines the benefits that afterschool programs provide children and youth in the Central Valley.

3,000 Workers Needed for Kids: Central Valley Afterschool Foundation Helps Fill Jobs in Six Counties
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In light of the recent Categorical Program Monitoring (CPM) audits, CDE has received numerous questions about minimum requirements for afterschool staff. Read some of the most commonly asked questions along with responses from CDE.

The California Department of Education has released the State Audit Guide for Afterschool Programs and tools to support programs with Categorical Program Monitoring (CPM)

Afterschool Programs in the Central Valley - Addressing the Needs of Our Youth: In the Central Valley there is still an incredible unmet need for afterschool programs with only 5-11% of children and youth in the region being served by programs. By Lindsay Callahan, Executive Director, CVAF order your copy today!

The Central Valley Afterschool Foundation works to provide all children and youth in the Central Valley with opportunities to grow and develop during their time out of school. Founded in 2005, the Foundation supports high quality afterschool programs through funding, training, and public policy initiatives, benefiting nearly 40,000 children and youth in the region.