After School Programs of Catholic Social Services

Welcome to the Out of School Time Website! Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is pleased to bring you this website specifically designed to inform individuals about our after school and child care programs. Our “Out of School Time” programs serve over 2,000 children in 12 locations throughout the Philadelphia area. We offer a safe, enriching environment for elementary, middle and high school students in the city’s most vulnerable neighborhoods. In addition to afterschool programs, our youth programs include tutoring and enrichment experiences, summer camps and safe havens for at-risk youth.

Please take a few minutes to learn more about what we offer.


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 Ready for the 21st Century: Catholic Social Services Receives $1.5 Million Grant Award
April 19, 2012

Catholic Social Services receives 21st Century Community Learning Center funds to enhance its Out-of-School Time (OST) programs. 


New Name, Same Mission
November 15, 2011

Catholic Social Services’ Out of School Time (OST) programs are gearing up for this year’s Archbishop’s Christmas Benefit for Children


Lights “ON” After-School!
October 28, 2011

Catholic Social Services' OST Programs participate in national effort to promote and advocate for after-school programs.


OST Programs Welcomes AmeriCorps Members
October 03, 2011

Catholic Social Services Out Of School Time (OST) Programs is excited to welcome 4 NEW members to the OST TEAM!


Cardinal Bevilacqua Community Center Named Anchor Agency
September 13, 2011

The Cardinal Bevilacqua Community Center was named one of 7 Anchor Agencies in the City of Philadelphia to train adults to become mentors to Philadelphia youth.