CEF is committed to creating opportunities for parents and community leaders to shape the city’s educational system in a way that meets students’ needs.

We are proud to support the partnerships below.

Engagement

Parents Invincible

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Parents Invincible seeks to be viewed as representing parents across the entire city, regardless of school type.

They support all high-quality schools: District, Renaissance, Charter, Vocational, and Parochial. Above all, we believe in school choice and respect parents’ decisions.

Their job is to make sure they have access and information to make the best-informed choice in a high-quality school.

Youth Serving Organization Grant Program

The Youth-Serving Organization (YSO) Grant Program provides outstanding, Camden-led organizations with additional resources to support students inside and outside of schools.

THE 2024-2025 YSO GRANT IS NOW OPEN!

Eligibility:

Camden City-based non-profit organizations 501(c)(3) that provide services to youth aged 3 to 18 in the following areas:

1) Academics

2) Recreation

3) Community Service

4) Socio-Emotional Learning/Mental Health

5) Mentoring/Life Skills/Career Readiness

CLick here to Learn more about the 5 service areas

What are the grant amounts?

Organizations that meet the eligibility requirements can apply for a grant in the amount of $5,000; $25,000; or $40,000.

What can I use the funds for?

Grant funds may be used to support both program needs and operational costs, such as compensation for staff and physical space.

Opens:

Monday, April 15, 2024

Close:

Friday, May 17, 2024

HOW TO APPLY?

Register at the link below before accessing the application. After registering you will receive a confirmation email asking you to set your password, once the password is reset and you return to the home page there will be an option to 'Apply.'

CLick here for yso Application registration