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 email us at freedomschools@childrensdefense.org. The 2023-2024 CDF Freedom Schools Informational Meeting will be on August 24, 2023.
Step 3
Submit a CDF Freedom Schools Application
The CDF Freedom Schools application cycle is now closed.
The 2023-2024 CDF Freedom Schools application will be open on August 7, 2023.
Step 4
Review the CDF Freedom Schools Calendar
Abbreviated program operations calendar
August 2022
2023 Application Release
August 15, 2022
September 2022
Virtual Application Informational Session
September 8, 2022, 5:30-6:30 PM ET
Register for the session here
2023 CDF Freedom Schools Sponsor Application Deadline
September 19, 2022
October 2022
2023 CDF Freedom Schools Application Review & Response
Application Interviews Conducted & Final Acceptance Notifications Sent Out
January 2023
Ella Baker Child Policy Training Institute: Executive Director and Project Director Orientation & Training
January 20-22, 2023
(In-person at CDF Haley Farm)
March 2023
Ella Baker Child Policy Training Institute: Site Coordinator Orientation & Training
March 23-36, 2023
(Virtual Training Session)
June 2023
Ella Baker Child Policy Training Institute: National Training
June 1-4, 2023
(In-person at CDF Haley Farm)
