Non-Profit · New York City
About Kids Program Providers
Kids Program Providers is a New York City non-profit organization dedicated to creating transformative extended day experiences for students in underserved communities.
Our Mission
"Our mission is to create a transformative experience that empowers our students to become the best they can be — inspiring a love for the arts and sports, and building habits that improve lives through hope and diversity."
Our Story
Kids Program Providers was founded specifically to address a gap in NYC's extended day landscape: schools in underserved communities that lack DYCD funding and have no clear path to after-school programming for their students.
KPP was built to navigate the NYC voucher system on behalf of schools — handling DOH compliance, SACC licensing, family enrollment, and the full operational structure required to launch and sustain extended day programming.
Once a school is on the voucher system and programming is established, KPP also partners with schools to prepare them to apply for DYCD funding when those opportunities open — building a long-term foundation for their students.
The Social Development Model
KPP's programming is grounded in the Social Development Model — a research-based framework that builds protective factors in young people by strengthening their bonds to school, family, and community.
Opportunities
Students are given meaningful opportunities to contribute and participate in activities that matter to them and their community.
Skills
Students develop the skills needed to succeed — artistic, athletic, academic, and social-emotional.
Recognition
Students receive recognition for their contributions and growth, reinforcing positive behavior and self-worth.
Bonding
Strong bonds to school, peers, and caring adults are cultivated — the foundation of long-term positive outcomes.
What We Build in Students
- Enhanced interpersonal and social communication
- A sense of connectedness to others and their school
- Self-efficacy and personal confidence
- Nonviolent conflict resolution skills
- A love for the arts, sports, and lifelong healthy habits
Licensed & Credentialed
Leadership
Eric Purcell
Executive Director of Expansion
Eric Purcell leads KPP's school partnership and expansion efforts across New York City. With deep experience in extended day programming, DOH compliance, and the NYC voucher system, Eric works directly with school administrators to launch and sustain after-school programming for students who need it most.
Partner with KPP
If you are a school administrator or organization interested in bringing extended day programming to your students, we'd love to hear from you.