United Way of Central Alabama believes
Young people need the support of their community, both on and off school property
But statewide, about a quarter of children aged six to 17 do not participate in organized extracurricular activities, and 27.5% of high school students have reported that their mental health was not good either most or all of the time.
United Way offers youth support through its many after-school and mentoring programs for youth in Central Alabama that improve academic performance and coping skills and help prepare them for college, careers and life.
Youth Support & After-School Programs News Spotlight:
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Collaborative Swim School at LJCC Makes a Splash with Kids and Parents
Drowning is one of the most common causes of accidental death among children in the United States. And, in 2022, Alabama ranked sixth in the nation for children drowning. That
Youth Support Impact
45,143
Youth
participated in academic/career support programs in 2024
34,896
K-12 Youth
participated in before/after-school programs in 2024
7,082
K-12 Youth
participated in career-development programs in 2024
Youth Support Solutions
Educational Support
Providing tutoring and academic help in subjects such as math, reading and writing to enhance youth learning and achievement.
After-School Programs
Engaging activities offered after school that explore arts, sports and educational activities to support development and social interaction.
Summer Day Camp Programs
Day camps providing educational and recreational activities during summer breaks.
Life Skills Development
Programs focused on teaching essential life skills to young people.
Youth Empowerment Initiatives
Programs designed to boost confidence and leadership skills in youth.
Mentorship Programs
Connecting young individuals with caring mentors who offer guidance, encouragement and positive role modeling to guide and support personal growth.
Behavioral Health and Counseling Services
Offering mental health and behavioral support tailored for young individuals to address emotional well-being.
STEM Programs
Providing hands-on science, technology, engineering and math enrichment activities outside of school hours.
Career Coaching
Workshops on resume building, interview skills and job-search strategies to help young people prepare for the future.
More Ways UWCA Supports Youth
Youth Health & Wellness
Supporting the social-emotional and physical health of our youth is a top priority of United Way. We provide health screenings, improve access to n…
Early Childhood Education & Development
United Way of Central Alabama works to address disparity and improve outcomes for children by increasing the capacity of childcare centers, improvi…
More News About Youth Support & After-School Programs
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Chilton County Nonprofit Helps Answer the Question, “What Comes After Foster Care?”
Raleigh’s Place was founded by Tim and Sharon King in 2004 as a foster home based in Chilton County. Since then, several foster-centric programs have been added to the operation,
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How Kamryn Bendolph Inspires Birmingham’s Youth Through Service
Kamryn Bendolph, a youth advocate, dedicated UWCA volunteer and data analyst at Brasfield & Gorrie, empowers Birmingham’s youth with vital skills.
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Support Grows Stronger for Fairfield Community Schools, now with Four Coordinators on the Job
Earlier this year, United Way of Central Alabama’s (UWCA) Bold Goals Coalition secured a $2.5 million federal grant to enhance its Community School strategy in collaboration with Fairfield City Schools.
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Community Gives Back to Help Kids Go Back to School Equipped for Success
Many more students throughout Central Alabama were well prepared to go back to school this year, thanks to thousands of dollars in supplies and donations that were collected through a
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United Way and AKA Collaborate to Prepare Fairfield Students for the New School Year
In partnership with United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA), the Upsilon Eta Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority, Inc. recently hosted a Back-to-School Bash on a Saturday at
YOUTH SUPPORT & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS Partners & Programs
A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club
Helps at-risk youth through educational, recreational and leadership activities.
Better Basics
Combats educational disparities across Central Alabama with reading and math literacy programs and book distribution projects.
Bold Goals/Birmingham City Schools Tutoring Program
Links local college student tutors with small groups of Birmingham City Schools students for intensive tutoring to offset learning loss.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham
Provides positive role models to children in need.
Birmingham Jewish Federation
Serves the Jewish community in any way possible.
Boy Scouts of America – Black Warrior Council
Provides citizenship training, character development and personal fitness to participating youth.
Boy Scouts of America – Greater Alabama Council
Provides citizenship training, character development, and personal fitness to participating youth.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Alabama
Provides a safe place to learn and grow through life-enhancing programs and character development.
BridgeWays
Provides opportunities for youth to realize their potential and to function effectively as caring, self-directed individuals.
Central Alabama Children’s Fund
Supports students by providing essential items such as eyeglasses, school uniforms, educational supplies and by covering dental and medical expenses.
Developing Alabama Youth Foundation
An alternative academic program, including counseling, for at-risk adolescents in Shelby County, preparing them to re-enter public schools.
Girl Scouts of North Central Alabama
Builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.
Girls Incorporated of Central Alabama
Provides after-school, holiday and summer activities in its centers and through outreach programs to develop girls who are strong, smart and bold.
Legacy YMCA
Provides programs and activities designed to develop the spirit, mind and body of children, teens, adults and seniors in west Jefferson County.
SPAN (Special Programming for Achievement Network)
Provides education, counseling and positive influences for youth in need.
St. Clair County Day Program
offers a day treatment program with an academic component for at-risk adolescents as an alternative to incarceration.
United Community Centers (Riley Center)
serves western-area senior citizens, day care, health screening, crime prevention, and food distribution.
YMCA of Chilton County
offers summer camp, afterschool care, child watch programs, sports programs, as well as youth, adult and senior memberships.
YMCA of Greater Birmingham
offers day care, summer day camps, after school care, literacy programs, and youth, adult and senior activities.