Call to Action!
Updates from February 20th - March 25th.
What We Are: Kodiak Collaborative for Childcare and Afterschool Programming is a grassroots task force committed to mitigating Kodiak’s childcare crisis.
First Month of Outreach
February 18th meeting
Great feedback from the community and sparked more collaborative interest!
List of potential facilities
North Star Building
Kodiak Teen Center
KMS
Griffin Building
Remaining KIBSD elementary schools
Family Federation - Basement Rental
21st CCLC Grant Opportunity
Released February 27, 2025
Intent to apply was due March 21, 2025 ✔️
Applications are due April 16, 2025, at 1:00 AST
Partnership Discussions
Borough Manager, Aimee Williams
City Mayor Pat Branson
City Manager Josie Bahnke
KIBSD Superintendent Cyndy Mika
Sunaq Tribal Administrator JJ Marsh & Sunaq 477 Support Team (potential Birth-5 partnership)
Public Comments
KIBSD/KIB Joint Work Session
City Council Work Session
Attended 21st CCLC grant webinars.
Attended KEDC workshop.
Prepping for March 25th Meeting
5:00 PM at Fisheries Research Building - Near Island
March 25th Meeting Update
Our second meeting was, again, very well attended. We are seeing new faces, and that’s such a great feeling. This meeting highlighted the updates from above and outlined the progress we’ve made with potential models for the 21st CCLC grant application that is currently available. The conversation continues on how we can all partner to help ease the burden of the childcare crisis for Kodiak families.
Please check out the presentation from the meeting.
Call to Action!
We need more boots on the ground working on outreach and potential funding source research. Please consider joining us whenever you’re available.
Sunday KoLab Work Group
Hosted at UAF-Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center (Near Island)
9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Upcoming meetings; March 30th, April 6th, April 13th (dates subject to change)
Public Testimony to local governing bodies NEEDED to share concerns about the lack of childcare and out-of-school programming available to Kodiak youth.
City of Kodiak ← Click here for Council Meetings
Kodiak Island Borough ← Click here for KIB Assembly Meetings
KIBSD School Board ← Click here for School Board Meetings
Kodiak Collaborative Activity Booth at the Children’s Fair
Saturday, April 5th, 12:00-4:00 at Kodiak Marketplace
Looking for 2-3 volunteers to help prep and be present at the activity booth.
Please click the comment button below to share your interest!
Other volunteers needed…
Funding Opportunities Research
Corporate Partner Outreach
Important Dates
April 16, 2025 21st CCLC Grant Application Due
April 22, 2025 Community Partnership Meeting 5:00 PM-6:30 PM Location: TBD