CDF Freedom Schools® empower youth to excel and believe in their ability to make a difference in themselves, their families, communities, country, and world with hope, education, and action.

This out-of-school-time program provides culturally responsive enrichment through a research-based and multicultural model, reaching children and youth in 30 states and more than 100 American cities.

For Scholars:

This program supports K-12 scholars and their families through five essential components: 

• high-quality academic and character-building enrichment 
• parent and family involvement 
• civic engagement and social action 
• intergenerational servant leadership development 
• and nutrition, health, and mental health services

Students also receive two nutritious meals and a snack daily, as well as a book each week to build their home libraries.

For Young Adults:

CDF Freedom Schools is built on an intergenerational leadership model. Our program is staffed primarily by college students and recent college graduates, holding true to the program’s historical roots in the Freedom Summer of 1964. 

Through the CDF Freedom Schools program, young adults all across the country learn about education, movement-building, and children’s policy and are given opportunities to help build the next generation of scholars and leaders.

If you’re interested in leading at a CDF Freedom Schools site in Texas this summer, fill out this brief form so our site staff can follow up with you.