Issues lobbied + lobbyists
BUD — Budget/Appropriations
21st Century Community Learning Centers (Dept. of Ed): in support of robust funding for out-of-school time programs. Additionally, in support of proper program oversight and timely administration. 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. Additionally, in support of proper release of appropriated FY 2025 funds. OJJDP Youth Mentoring/Opioid Prevention Initiative (DOJ): in support of robust funding for programs that connect more young people with positive mentors. Additionally, in support of proper release of appropriated FY 2025 funds and all future funds appropriated by Congress, including FY 2026. Community Development Block Grants (HUD): in support of robust funding for the program to support public services. 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. School-Based Mental Health Services (SBMH) Grant: in support of robust funding for school-based youth mental health supports. Mental Health Services Professional Demonstration Grant Program: in support of robust funding for youth mental health services. In support of increasing funding for child care and early learning through the Child Care Development Block Grant and Head Start. In support of robust funding to increase digital capacity grant programs. In support of funding for out-of-school time organizations within SAMHSA Project AWARE and US Dept. of Ed Education Innovation and Research programs. In support of tax credits for nonprofit educational community learning centers. In support of increased funding for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs at the US Dept. of Labor.
Lobbyists: ALEXANDER KNAPP; ms ILANA LEVINSON; PAMELA YUEN; MELISSA DUGAN [new]
Government entities lobbied: Education, Dept of; Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Indian Health Service; Justice, Dept of (DOJ); Labor, Dept of (DOL); Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention; SENATE; Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
IND — Indian/Native American Affairs
Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention Grants: in support of funding for out-of-school time programs on Native lands. Diabetes Prevention Program: in support of funding for out-of-school time programs on Native lands. Bureau of Indian Education: in support of a partnership between Boys & Girls Clubs of America and BIE to enrich the lives of American Indian youth through violence and drug abuse prevention, good citizenship, and educational programming.
Lobbyists: ms ILANA LEVINSON; PAMELA YUEN; ALEXANDER KNAPP; MELISSA DUGAN [new]
Government entities lobbied: Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Indian Health Service; Interior, Dept of (DOI); SENATE; Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
EDU — Education
21st Century Community Learning Centers: in support of robust funding for out-of-school time programs. Additionally, in support of continued and consistent program management that avoids any funding or other disruption for grantees and states. 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. In support of high-quality out-of-school time summer programming for all youth. In support of allowing out-of-school time professionals to participate in training and professional development programs supported by the U.S. Department of Education. In support of establishing a competitive grant program that expands and enhances youth mentoring programs that support the well-being and employability, and skills development in the out-of-school time space. In support of establishing and expanding youth mentoring programs, particularly for at-risk youth, that support with the transition from middle to high school. In support of proper staffing and expertise at agencies to ensure the flow and oversight of grant programs. In support of S. 1070 National STEM Week Act to establish an annual week dedicated to promoting STEM education and careers.
Lobbyists: ALEXANDER KNAPP; ms ILANA LEVINSON; PAMELA YUEN; MELISSA DUGAN [new]
Government entities lobbied: Education, Dept of; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
ALC — Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Drug and alcohol prevention programs: in support of robust funding for substance abuse prevention programs, including in out-of-school time settings.
Lobbyists: ms ILANA LEVINSON; PAMELA YUEN; ALEXANDER KNAPP; MELISSA DUGAN [new]
Government entities lobbied: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC); Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA); Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention; SENATE; Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
HCR — Health Issues
Social Emotional Health and Wellness Issues, Youth Mental Health: in support of funding and programs for youth mental health in out-of-school time settings. Child Care Development Block Grants: in support of increasing access to high-quality, affordable child care. In support of funding and programs for youth mental health in out-of-school time settings; in support of funding for Adverse Childhood Experience research; in support of funding for Project AWARE; in support of SAMHSA funding Interagency Task Force on Trauma-Informed Care; in support of RISE from Trauma Act (HR 6625 and S 3461). In support of increasing access to high quality affordable childcare and early learning; In support of increasing access to living wages and skills-based training for childcare providers and educators. In support of increasing funding and access to high-quality, affordable early childhood education and breaking down barriers to the hiring and retention of a skilled childcare workforce. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), HR 3156 and S.1567: In support of State flexibility to fund afterschool and summer programs for TANF-eligible children.
Lobbyists: ms ILANA LEVINSON; PAMELA YUEN; ALEXANDER KNAPP; MELISSA DUGAN [new]
Government entities lobbied: Administration for Children & Families (ACF); Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC); Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Indian Health Service; SENATE; Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA); White House Office
AGR — Agriculture
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. Nutrition guidelines for Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program: in support of nutrition regulations that support child health and well-being; in support of nutrition regulations that are financially and logistically feasible for meal program providers and sponsors, and encouraging meal service to the most eligible youth.
Lobbyists: ms ILANA LEVINSON; ALEXANDER KNAPP; PAMELA YUEN; MELISSA DUGAN [new]
Government entities lobbied: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
TAX — Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
In support of increasing universal charitable deduction; in support of encouraging charitable giving through the US tax code; in support of passage of the Charitable Act (S.317 & H.R.801).
Lobbyists: ms ILANA LEVINSON; ALEXANDER KNAPP; PAMELA YUEN; MELISSA DUGAN [new]
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
LBR — Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Youth Workforce Readiness Act (H.R. 2910): in support of programs and funding that supports youth workforce readiness through out-of-school time programs. Career Pathways for Youth grant (DOL Workforce Pathways for Youth grant): in support of robust funding for programs that support youth workforce readiness through out-of-school time programs. In support of preparing youth for high-skill, high-wage career opportunities; In support of apprenticeship preparation and pre-apprenticeship opportunities through out-of-school time organizations; In support of advancing opportunities through out-of-school time for youth; in support of preparing youth for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in the workforce; in support of reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to achieve these goals. 21st Century Skills Act: In support of programs and funding that supports youth workforce readiness through out-of-school time programs. In support of increasing access to high-quality, affordable child care and early learning; In support of long-term investments in the child care workforce; In support of investments to support child care infrastructure.
Lobbyists: ALEXANDER KNAPP; ms ILANA LEVINSON; PAMELA YUEN; MELISSA DUGAN [new]
Government entities lobbied: Education, Dept of; Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Labor, Dept of (DOL); SENATE
TEC — Telecommunications
American Data Privacy and Protection Act: In support of protecting operations and data systems of youth-serving nonprofits. American Privacy Rights Act: In support of protecting operations and data systems of youth-serving nonprofits.
Lobbyists: ms ILANA LEVINSON; PAMELA YUEN; ALEXANDER KNAPP; MELISSA DUGAN [new]
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE