Office of Children and Families
About
The City of Richmond's Office of Children and Families (OCF) was established in 2021 and aims to ensure that Richmond is the very best place to grow up and raise a family.
The OCF's main priority areas are as follows:
- Maternal and Infant Well-Being
- Early Childhood Care and Education
- Positive Youth Development
- Out-of-School Time
- Post Secondary Success
After-School Programs
OCF supports and coordinates after-school programming for Richmond Public School students every year.

2026-2027 School Year
Low-cost after-school programs will continue to operate at all RPS elementary schools in the coming school year.
- Programs operate every regular-dismissal day of the school year until 6:00 PM.
- Depending on the school, programming will be offered either by the City of Richmond's Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities or by the YMCA of Greater Richmond.
- The cost is $140 per semester. Dinner is available to all participants at no additional cost.
- Fee assistance and waivers are available to any family with need.
Registration will begin on Friday, May 1 at 9:00 AM.
Click your school to proceed to the registration page:
