Our Impact
At a Glance:
- Excellent Staff Collaboration, Communication, and Support
- High Student Engagement due to Quality Programming and Emphasis on Youth Voice
- Positive Site Culture & Sense of Community among Staff, Students, and Families
- Organized Program Structure, Schedule, and Routines
- We prioritize hiring locally so our staff reflect the communities they serve and can build meaningful, continuous connections with students
of students report having friends at LA’s BEST
"LA’s BEST is a phenomenal program with amazing staff and is a blessing for all of us parents who can’t be at school pickup, letting our kids play and learn even longer while we get work done! We are so lucky to have such a great program available keeping our kids safe and happy! My child has learned so much since joining! She’s learning so much social skills and I’m so grateful for all the things she’s picked up from being around so many different kids and all the fun staff!"
of parents plan to enroll their child in LA’s BEST again
of parents feel their child is safe at
LA’s BEST
83%
of parents agree their child learned new things at LA’s BEST
76%
of parents saw improvements in their child’s communication
88%
of parents say their child enjoys participating in LA’s BEST
Promoting Public Policies that Put Children First
LA’s BEST advocates at the local, state and federal level to ensure that elected officials prioritize the needs of our most vulnerable children and families, especially when it comes to out-of-school time.
We are proud to be a member of the California Afterschool Advocacy Alliance (CA3) Steering Committee, a coalition of organizations dedicated to promoting legislative and administrative policies that enhance the quality and accessibility of afterschool programs in California.
To learn more about LA’s BEST advocacy efforts, sign up for advocacy updates here.
