As the largest and oldest nonprofit dedicated to after-school programming in Tarrant County, Clayton Youth Enrichment is proud of our rich history of serving North Texas families.
We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to live a great life and our after school and summer programs help make that possible. Over our 47 years, Clayton has earned the trust of more than 100,000 families who have enjoyed and relied on our programs. We are incredibly honored to be welcoming second- and even third-generation “Clayton Kids” into our afterschool community.
Annually Clayton provides a safe place for more than 6,000 children to learn and play while their parents finish their work day. We partner with schools to help children succeed academically by offering homework assistance combined with fun hands-on activities that expand children's horizons. In addition to academic support, we also help children develop teamwork and self-management skills that will help them succeed both personally and professionally throughout their lives.
In addition to our childcare programs, Clayton partnered with Trinity Basin Preparatory schools to open our first Community Center in 2021 to serve the needs of children and families in Fort Worth’s Meadowbrook, Stop 6, and Polytechnic neighborhoods. Clayton Community Center-Panola provides a safe place for community gatherings and acts as a hub for adult education, job search assistance, academic enrichment for elementary and middle school students, and more.
Clayton’s leadership believes that every child deserves to live a great life so we actively seek out grant funding, individual donations and partnerships that will allow us to offer free or discounted after-school programs at qualifying schools. Our free programs are supported by 21st Century Community Learning Center grants, private philanthropy, and through our partnerships with Fort Worth After School, Crowley Independent School District, and the City of Fort Worth.
At Clayton, we know that families are sometimes faced with difficult financial circumstances, due to job loss or health emergencies. That is why we offer scholarships at our fee-based sites to families facing these unexpected challenges. We also partner with both government agencies and private donors to provide long-term subsidies and discounts to qualifying low-to-moderate income families. Clayton is pleased to offer discounts to those who serve our community as teachers or military personnel.
Our goal is to prepare children to live great lives. We are committed to serving communities of North Texas by providing quality programs that foster the educational and social development of children, youth and families.
The economic situation since the pandemic continues to have a financial impact on many Tarrant County families. This means scholarship applications are at an all-time high. Your support makes safe, reliable, and enriching child care possible for families who are struggling.
- $95 provides one week of after-school for a child whose family is facing a job loss, health crisis, or other emergency
- $225 provides a full week of summer day camp so parents can work knowing their child is not only safe but also engaged in fun, enriching, educational activities
- $300 buys all the supplies required to provide six weeks of Science and Engineering-related lessons for an after-school program
Clayton's leadership believes every child deserves to live a great life. We also believe that every member of our team deserves the opportunity to grow their career and have a positive impact on our community. The organization lives this belief by striving to create a welcoming after-school community that represents the cultural, ethnic, personal and socioeconomic diversity of North Texas.
Organization name
Clayton Youth Enrichment
other names
Clayton YES!
Causes
Social Services, Youth & Children, Education - K-12
Operating Budget
$10,000,000 or more
Counties Served
Dallas, Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
600 Griggs Avenue Clayton Youth Enrichment