Several after‑school programs across New York City lost their providers in September 2026 after the Department of Youth and Community Development implemented a contract overhaul, leaving families without the services they had expected.
The overhaul, which replaced existing community‑based providers, stemmed from a contract change the department carried out in the spring of 2026. The shift eliminated many of the programs that had previously served local neighborhoods.
Parents have expressed outrage over the sudden loss of after‑school options for their children.