Voices for Georgia's Children

Learning begins with ABCs and 123s.

But success depends on so much more.

Teamwork. Problem-solving. Self-control. Communication. Confidence.

These are the skills children build through DECAL’s Summer Transition Programs, and the same skills they’ll carry with t hem into school, work, and life.

What is a Summer Transition Program?

It’s more than preparation for the first day of school.

It’s a chance for children to build confidence, practice routines, make friends and strengthen the skills they’ll use in the classroom and beyond.

Because a solid start doesn’t just help children succeed in kindergarten, it sets the stage for lifelong success.

The future nurse caring for Georgia’s families is sitting in a classroom right now.

Early learning helps children develop communications, empathy, teamwork, and problem-solving skills that last a lifetime.

Georgia's future workforce starts here.

The child learning letters today could be the teacher inspiring the next generation tomorrow.

Summer Transition Programs help children build the confidence, curiosity, and foundational skills that support lifelong learning.

Georgia's future workforce starts here.

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.