Getting Started
Step 1
Review the CDF Freedom Schools video
Step 2
Attend CDF Freedom Schools Informational Meeting
To learn more about the application and process to be an official CDF Freedom Schools partner, please join us at our CDF Freedom Schools Informational Session on Thursday, August 24th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm EST. To participate in the session, you must register. Please complete and submit a registration form here.
Step 3
Submit a CDF Freedom Schools Application
The CDF Freedom Schools application cycle is now closed. The 2024-2025 CDF Freedom Schools application will be open in August. If you interested in learning more about our program, please submit an interest form.
Step 4
Review the CDF Freedom Schools Calendar
Abbreviated 2024 program operating calendar below
August 2023
2024 Application Release
August 7, 2023
Virtual Application Informational Session
August 24, 2023, 5:30-6:30 PM ET
September 2023
No Scheduled Events
October 2023
2024 CDF Freedom Schools Sponsor Application Deadline
October 2, 2023
2023 CDF Freedom Schools Application Review & Response
Application Interviews Conducted & Final Acceptance Notifications Sent Out
January 2024
Ella Baker Child Policy Training Institute: Executive Director and Project Director Orientation & Training
January 19-21, 2024
(In-person at CDF Haley Farm)
March 2024
Ella Baker Child Policy Training Institute: Site Coordinator Orientation & Training
March 21-24, 2024
(Virtual Training Session)
June 2024
Ella Baker Child Policy Training Institute: National Training for Site Coordinators and Servant Leader Interns
May 28-June 2, 2024
(In-person at CDF Haley Farm)
