Partnered Program 

Connecting Kids has established Partnerships with area Programs to utilize resources and funds in order to provide youth with the opportunity to participate in recreational activities.  They have committed to helping your child fully engage in their chosen activity, successfully building relationships and confidence along the way. By working with Connecting Kids, these providers are ensuring that your child will not only have equal access to their chosen activity, but also equal treatment and opportunity throughout the duration of the activity.

Area Programs

Basketball

Baseball

BMX Racing

Cheer

Choir

Community Education

Dance

Driver's Education (In Partnership with MN Afterschool Advance)

Golf

Football

Gymnastics  

Hockey

Lacrosse

Martial Arts

Music Lessons

Multiple Activities

Soccer

Softball

Scouting

Swim

Theatre

Tutoring

Volleyball

Wrestling

Additional Funding

Connecting Kids has partnered with YouthPrise & MN AfterSchool Advance for additional funding for our families. Minnesota Afterschool Advance (MAA) helps Minnesota families who meet income requirements use the powerful but underutilized Minnesota K-12 Education Tax Credit to help them pay for educational afterschool programs like tutoring, music lessons, and art classes.

MAA pays 75% of the eligible education expenses for activities, up to $1,500 per child in grades K-12.  For example, if an activity costs $200, we’ll pay $150, and you pay only $50!

The income guidelines & specific programs are different from our main program. 

Income Requirements

To qualify, your household income this year and last year must be $76,000 or less.  This number includes your federal adjusted gross income plus:

The following are not included in your household income:

Child Eligibility Requirements

In most cases, a child living in Minnesota qualifies if they:

See additional requirements if you have a unique family situation to determine if a child qualifies.  (Note: Students and parents are eligible if they have an ITIN—they do not need to have a Social Security number.)

Qualifying Programs

Programs are currently limited to the following: 

More Information

Visit Minnesota Afterschool Advance for more information or to apply.