Afterschool Programs Proudly Display Seal to Showcase Commitment
A seal proudly displayed at out-of-school time programs that indicates participation in the Palm Beach County Quality Improvement Initiative and its commitment to offering high quality experiences for children and youth who attend.
Prime Time Palm Beach County provides resources and supports to afterschool and summer programs in Palm Beach and Martin Counties to help deliver high-quality programming that allows children to thrive socially and academically.
Prime Time's work is embedded in a wide body of research demonstrating that quality out-of-school time (OST) programslead to substantial academic benefits and foster resiliency and life skills for children and youth.
The benefits to high quality afterschool programming:
- reduced crime rates and substantial improvements to academic outcomes
- more equitable academic outcomes for children who do not have access
- fosters a sense of belonging while supporting emotional regulation
- significantly enhance parents'/guardians focus and productivity at work
Prime Time strives to provide children and youth with a wide range of hands-on learning experiences. In partnership with local content expert organizations, Prime Time makes available expanded learning opportunities (ELOs) to eligible afterschool and summer programs in Palm Beach County at no cost the program or families.
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Out-of-school time (OST)
Programs Support Children and Youth Before School, After School, Summer, Weekends and During Seasonal Breaks.
Afterschool Resources
Summer Resources
Contact
Prime Time Offers a List of Questions to Consider Asking When Selecting Your Child's Afterschool Program
Additional Resources
EveryParent website offers contact information and links for many community resources throughout Palm Beach County and available to support families.
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How to tell if your young child is feeling stress https://www.everyparentpbc.org/article/BehaviorYoungChildStress8-11Article?queryId=41c103b14f3d593d31b34b159f4d0887
Is your elementary student fighting you on homework? https://www.everyparentpbc.org/article/homework-causing-battles-with-your-elementary-school-student-some-tips-that-can-help?queryId=52931839e949f5ee75e9a6ac4f33c6b3
Help available for kids who learn differently
https://www.everyparentpbc.org/article/help-available-for-kids-who-learn-differently?queryId=b22845dae5af172a8f47adcf73b17557
School District of Palm Beach County
Child Find — screening, evaluation, services and placement of children with special learning needs
561-434-7337
https://www.fdlrsalpha.org/child-find
Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County
Countywide programs to promote literacy for children and adults
561-279-9103
https://www.literacypbc.org/
BRIDGES of Palm Beach County
Ten neighborhood hubs help parents raise children healthy, safe and strong
561-740-7017
http://www.bridgesofpbc.org/
Pandora's Kids
Connects kids who are grieving with other kids who are grieving, helping to foster new friendships and support among kids struggling with loss. This program is for children ages 6-18.
561-281-3708
https://www.pandoraskids.org/become-a-pk-kid
Palm Beach County Library System
17 locations offering entertainment, education and exploration through cultural events, computer classes, free online tutoring, musical performances and more
561-233-2600
https://www.pandoraskids.org/become-a-pk-ki
Community Action
Distributes non-perishable food to low-income families on a regular basis.
561-355-4792
http://discover.pbcgov.org/communityservices/communityaction/Pages/Food-Nutrition.aspx
Children's Behavioral Health Collaborative - Palm Beach County
A collaboration of five local mental health agencies that assess and treat children's serious behavioral, emotional or mental health problems.
561-244-9499
https://www.centerforchildcounseling.org/childrens-behavioral-health-collaborative/
Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County
561-514-3300
https://www.elcpalmbeach.org/