Today, many children return to an empty home after school. When the school bell rings, the anxiety for parents often just begins. They worry about whether their children are safe or whether they are susceptible to drugs and crime. In response to these pressing concerns, many communities have created after-school programs to keep children and youth out of trouble and engaged in activities that help them learn.

AKCCL is one of a few organizations that provides academic tutoring and enrichment to student and support to families through schools and community partners. AKCCL assists schools in providing support to the children and parents who need extended day-care after school has come to a close. More importantly, it provides a program of substance employing educator that are vested in the growth and development of the students as opposed to just a holding site.

Evidence is mounting that where and how youth spend their time outside of normal school hours has important implications for their development. On the negative side, estimates suggest that more than 7 million children in the United States are without adult supervision for some period of time after school. This unsupervised time predisposes youth to academic and behavioral problems, drug use, and other types of risky behavior.

AKCCL supports parents by making the most of the time students spend in extended day programs while they are still working. The organization works to relieve the burden of trying to complete homework during late night hours, while supporting the mission of the teacher and school, aligning to their academic mission, supporting their efforts in student achievement, and reducing academic regression. Therefore, the parent can focus on quality family time after work hours without the hassle of a lot of school work, which prevent teachers from having to reteach content due to lack of practice, incomplete assignments, and unnecessary delays.