SSKH
CDF Freedom School &
Afterschool Programs
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Children's Defense Fund
​ Freedom School
SSKH Registration
Southside Kingdom of Hope CDF Freedom School,
Serving Franklin and surrounding counties.

The CDF Southside Kingdom of Hope has been providing services since 2006. Freedom Schools program provides summer enrichment that helps children fall in love with reading, increases their self-esteem, and generates more positive attitudes toward learning. Children are taught using a model curriculum that supports children and families around five essential components: high quality academic enrichment; parent and family involvement; civic engagement and social action; intergenerational leadership development; and nutrition, health and mental health.
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2025 Southside Kingdom of Hope
Freedom School Process
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Welcome to the 2025 Southside Kingdom of Hope Freedom School Summer. Programming begins Monday, 6/9/25 from 8:30-4:30, Monday through Friday, at location: TBA. The school will be held through 8/1/25. The school is off on June 19th and July 4th. Registration deadline date is May 23rd.

Registration
This year registration is free
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Payment of fees can be paid online below, Click for pull down menu and pay per child:
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TANF Eligible:
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Non TANF Eliglble:
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​HOW TO REGISTER
Read ALL information in the Parent Handbook
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Fill out All Registration Forms in attached packet -Per family. Fill out electronic registration (Form to your right) and virtual questionnaire
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Pay Program Fees
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Turn in all other required forms and verification
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Mandatory group text message sign up: https://groupme.com/join_group/68540912/OgmflsmO to receive up-to-date information regarding Freedom School and virtual day to day announcements.

Registration Process and Checklist
All required registration forms are in one download. If you are eligible for TANF please download the form and bring to open house with specific eligibility verification. Download the Parent handbook. https://groupme.com/join_group/68540912/OgmflsmO to receive up-to-date information regarding Freedom School and day to day announcements. Please fill out the Registration form so we will have information about your scholar.
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DOWNLOAD: The 2025 Parent Packet links and downloads:​​
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Please fill out this form to electronically enroll your scholar https://www.tfaforms.com/4924611​
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Bring forms on the 1st day of camp.
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Completed TANF Form: TANF FORM-required
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DOWNLOAD: Parent Handbook: You can read through this, but it's not necessary to print or bring me a copy. This document is for YOUR reference.
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Your Registration Form will NOT be fully processed until ALL of the above items have been received.
Registration Deadline

• All Registration Forms MUST be submitted no later than June 14th or the first day of school.
• All completed registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis
• We Will have 65 slots this year.
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