DHSP Afterschool Programs Lottery Opens May 1
4/28/2023 • 12 months ago
The Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) will accept applications to the DHSP Afterschool Programs Lottery May 1 – May 26. Through a single application, families can apply to 3 of DHSP’s afterschool programs for the 2023-2024 school year: Childcare Afterschool programs, Community Schools afterschool programs, and Youth Center Pre-Teen / Middle School programs
Apply to the DHSP Afterschool Programs Lottery
Families who apply after the May 26 deadline will be automatically added to the waiting pool.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be Cambridge residents or children of City of Cambridge employees
- Children must be entering Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade in September 2023
Cost
- Tuition for each afterschool program is based on household size and income.
Re-enrollment
- Families whose child(ren) are currently enrolled in Childcare Afterschool Programs, Community Schools afterschool programs or Youth Center Pre-Teen / Middle School afterschool programs have the option to re-enroll their child(ren) at the same site and have a guaranteed seat in that site for 2023-2024.
On Thursday, May 4 at 6 p.m., DHSP staff will host a webinar about how to apply to the DHSP Afterschool Programs lottery. View Presentation.
Families can also get in-person assistance throughout the application period. View a newsletter that provides an overview of the DHSP Afterschool Programs Lottery.
For more information, including a process timeline, step-by-step application instructions, multilingual resources, Frequently Asked Questions, visit: www.cambridgema.gov/AfterschoolLottery.