Frequently Asked Questions

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After-school programming is FREE to all students!

Yes, each student receives a snack and can ask staff for a hot, family-style meal each night.

You can request a registration form from your child's teacher or school, or contact us directly.

Transportation services are available but are based on region and location. Please call (423) 434-2031 for more information.

Enrichment and learning opportunities from classroom experiences to local field trips.

Breakfast, lunch and snack are provided for every student during the summer.

Summer programming is currently offered at our main facility in Johnson City, TN for any students entering K-8th grade. We also offer programming specifially for Bristol City Schools the month of July. Any student from any location can attend summer programming at the Johnson City location. Washington County, TN Summer Programming Coming Soon!

Summer cost is based off of a sliding scale and family size. NO STUDENT IS EVER TURNED AWAY. If you have any concerns about cost, please request a scholarship at registration.

Summer registration typically opens in April. Request more information by emailing programming@coalitionforkids.org.

We do offer transportation to specific locations. Please call (423) 434-2031 for more information.

There are numerous ways for individuals, families, churches and corporations to get involved with and to empower our kids. The first step to becoming a C4K volunteer is to complete the volunteer application, participate in an interview and then go through orientation.

It's entirely up to you! Consistency is best but schedules can be created to match your availabilty.

Yes, there is. C4K is a faith-based, after-school program, so it is important for staff and volunteers to set an example. For this reason, volunteers are expected to groom and dress in a manner that is modest, professional and appropriate for their role.

Yes. Once you complete our application, you will be invited to attend an orientation/training session. After training, you will have an opportunity to see what volunteering is like firsthand.

Yes, if it is aligned with the mission of C4K! We try to find opportunities for our volunteers to use their gifting in ways that meet the needs of the program. Please share with the Director of Community Outreach your interest to get plugged in!

No, volunteers are not expected to discipline the children. However, we want volunteers to be an authoritative figure in the classroom. Volunteers should be willing to help us keep the students on task and report behavioral problems to a staff member. Discipline policies will be covered in more detail during volunteer training.

If your skill set matches the job and you are chosen for an interview, HR will contact you via phone or email regarding the next steps of the interview process.

You may contact Michelle Stewart, Director of HR, by email (mstewart@coalitionforkids.org) or phone (423-434-2031 ext 807). Office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST.

After submitting your application, you will receive an email confirming receipt of your application. If your skill set matches the job and you are chosen for an interview, HR will contact you via phone or email regarding the next steps of the interview process.

$.71 of every dollar donated to C4K goes directly to supporting a child!

Coalition For Kids, Inc. is a nonprofit 501c(3)organization as described in the Internal Revenue Code; EIN 62-1765487. Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.

Yes, please make your check payable to C4K and mail to PO Box 3156 Johnson City, TN 37602.

Yes, credit card donations can be made here.

Absolutely! Please ask that your name and address be included. We also recommend that you contact our Director of Development to inform us of your gift, so we can thank you for your generosity.

Absolutely! Please contact the Event Coordinator at ebloomer@coalitionforkids.org or 423.434.2031 ext. 835 for details.

Donation matching is a corporate giving initiative in which an employer matches their employee’s contribution to a specific cause. Ask the leadership at your company if they offer matching gifts and you can double your impact!

When making an online gift, under the frequency header, select "monthly". Then complete the remaining information and hit donate! Your credit card will be automatically charged each month.

Please contact the Event Coordinator at ebloomer@coalitionforkids.org or 423.434.2031 ext. 835 to make changes to your re-occurring donation.