Improving Education for Our Nation's Most Vulnerable Children
The Francis X Carroll Family Foundation strengthens educators through professional development — building the skills and resources that change outcomes for children.
Strengthening Educators.
Transforming Outcomes.
The Francis X Carroll Family Foundation's mission is to improve the quality of education for our nation's most vulnerable children by strengthening the skills of educators through professional development.
We believe every child deserves a skilled, empowered teacher. By investing in educators — their training, their tools, and their professional communities — we create ripple effects that reach thousands of students across America.
20+
Years of Impact
Where We Focus Our Work
School Services
Giving new and existing schools the governance and instructional expertise needed to improve academic performance and operations. We partner with school leaders to build sustainable systems for lasting impact.
Expanded Learning
A national leader in afterschool education, we improve the quality of out-of-school time through training and technical assistance, professionalizing the field and building systems to maintain a skilled workforce.
Professional Development
Our annual Beyond School Hours National Education Conference is our flagship PD experience — and we work all year with educators nationwide to develop their skills and resources for continued growth.
A National Leader in
Afterschool Education
Francis X Carroll Family Foundation improves the quality of out-of-school time through comprehensive training and technical assistance for afterschool professionals, professionalizing the field, and building sustainable systems to maintain a skilled workforce.
When children have safe, enriching, and high-quality experiences during out-of-school hours, they thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our work makes that possible.
Quality out-of-school time starts with skilled, passionate educators.
Training & Technical Assistance
We provide hands-on training and direct technical assistance to afterschool programs, helping staff develop the competencies that drive positive youth outcomes.
Professionalizing the Field
We build recognition and respect for afterschool professionals through certification frameworks, career pathways, and advocacy that elevates the entire sector.
Workforce Systems
Our systems-building work helps states and cities create sustainable infrastructure for recruiting, training, and retaining a skilled out-of-school time workforce.
Beyond School Hours Conference
Our annual national conference brings hundreds of educators and leaders together for cutting-edge professional development, networking, and field-wide innovation.
40+
States Reached
10K+
Educators Trained
500+
Schools Supported
Connect With Us
We'd love to hear from you
Whether you're an educator looking for professional development, a school seeking support, or a partner interested in collaboration — reach out and let's start a conversation.
EIN: 99-6330053
Francis X Carroll Family Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.