Community-Based ChildcareIf you are currently on the BSP or ASP Waitlist and need immediate childcare, the following community-based providers support the students of Marietta City Schools:Anderson Boys & Girls Club Website: https://www.bgcma.org/club/anderson/ Phone: (770) 427-0418 Club 3:30 Website: https://fpcmarietta.org/club330/ An after-school program serving students from Hickory Hills Elementary School. Volunteers provide homework assistance, snacks, and enrichment activities. Contact: Kelly Dewar Email: KellyDewar@fpcmarietta.org Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta Website: https://www.girlsincatl.org/programs/afterschool/ Girls Inc. serves girls in grades K–7 by providing academic enrichment, STEM programming, leadership development, healthy living activities, and homework support. Contact: Kenya Turner, Regional Program Director Phone: (770) 422-0999 ext. 206 Email: kturner@girlsincatl.org Marietta Police Athletic League (PAL) Phone: (770) 794-5425 Website: https://mariettapal.org/afterschool-programs PAL provides after-school programming for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade, including homework assistance, tutoring, sports, health and wellness, and enrichment activities. The Salvation Army of Cobb County Website: https://salvationarmyatlanta.org/marietta/ The Salvation Army offers a free after-school program for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Services include homework help, recreation, arts and crafts, reading support, and STEM activities. Contact: Erico Bennett, Community Center Director Phone: (770) 724-1648 YELLS (Youth Empowerment through Learning, Leading & Serving) Website: https://www.yellsinc.org/programs/afterschool-program-2/ YELLS provides free after-school programming for students from the Franklin Gateway community attending Park Street or Lockheed Elementary Schools. Participation requires an application and supporting documentation. Email: afterschool@YELLSinc.org
