Voices for Georgia's Children

This week, we shared just a few of the stories behind BOOST funding across Georgia.
And our work is just beginning!

and remain committed to seeking additional opportunities to expand the scope, footprint, and impact of BOOST to serve even more students and families across Georgia.

The future of out-of-school time in Georgia is growing — and we’re just getting started.

Come join our amazing team! We are hiring for multiple positions, including a grants management specialist and a bookkeeper/contract management specialist. Learn more here on our Careers page: www.georgiavoices.org/careers.

Behind every investment is a student discovering new opportunities, a working family finding support, and a community creating brighter futures for young people.

BOOST funding allows Camden Connection to expand access to safe, supportive afterschool opportunities that provide academic support, mentorship, leadership development, and whole-child services for teens and families.

Programs like Camden Connection are helping young people build confidence, skills, and pathways to successful futures.

Every BOOST investment helps expand opportunity where it’s needed most.

OOST funding is helping strengthen communities and support working families across Georgia.

In Cobb County, the Marietta Police Athletic League provides civic, athletic, recreational, and educational opportunities that create trust and build understanding between officers and youth.

For many families, afterschool programs provide more than enrichment — they provide safety, connection, and peace of mind.

BOOST funding helps programs empower students to overcome challenging circumstances by providing safe spaces, mentorship, academic support, and opportunities to build confidence and brighter futures.

In Douglas and DeKalb counties, Change Your Story is assisting young girls in creating positive life outcomes through programs that are relevant, progressive, and empowering.

Out-of-school time programs don’t just fill hours after school — they help young people envision what’s possible.

Georgia is making one of its strongest investments yet in out-of-school time.
and have announced an expansion of the BOOST grant program through a new $5 million private investment from the Joseph B. Whitehead Foundation — supplemented by an additional $2.5 million in state funding.

This investment will help expand afterschool and summer learning opportunities across Georgia while supporting academic success, student wellbeing, and family stability.
BOOST supports programs that:
✔ Expand learning opportunities
✔ Address nonacademic barriers to learning
✔ Support the whole child
✔ Strengthen families and communities

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, and female caregivers who pour so much love, support, and encouragement into the lives of our children every day. Wishing you a day filled with love and appreciation!

Here we grow again! Voices and are hiring for two positions. Check out our jobs page for more!

Career Opportunities | Georgia Voices Voices' mission is to advance laws, policies, and actions that improve children's lives. We envision a state where all children thrive.

Congratulations to former Governor Nathan Deal for being our 2026 Big Voice for Children Award! Thank you for all your hard work for the children of our state!