CDF Freedom Schools

CDF Freedom Schools is a program that organizes its offerings into four distinct levels based on students’ most recently completed grade in school. The program includes Level I for scholars who have most recently completed K–2nd grade, Level II for those who have most recently completed 3rd–5th grade, Level III for those who have most recently completed 6th–8th grade, and Level IV for those who have most recently completed 9th–12th grade. The grade level placement is determined only by the grade the enrolled scholar has most recently finished, not the grade they are entering next.

• Ages: 5–17 years old

CDF Freedom Schools states that its mission is to build community so young people grow up with dignity, hope, and joy. The program works alongside youth and families through advocacy, community organizing, direct service, and public policy. The leadership team includes multiple Executive Directors, such as Dr. Ty Moody, Linda Watson, Glauz Diego, Monica Cole Jackson, Mauricha Robinson, Kyrah Brown, Derrell Roberts, Cassandra Chase, Ocie Parks, Gloria Davis, Gluaz Diego, Kia Walton, Frederique Clermont, Frankie Bonilla, Zjohdell Hudson, Eunique Lawrence, La'Mont Geddis, Tomara Mays, Sheila Labissiere, Rachel Iversen, Chonika Coleman King, Kathleen Hardcastle, and DeOnte Brown, with Zjohdell Hudson also serving as Project Director.

Last updated August 6, 2026.