AFTERSCHOOL VISTA

VISTAs are essential in our mission of expanding afterschool and STEM access, child nutrition, sustainability, and youth mentoring. Learn more:
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Upcoming Webinars

How Afterschool Programs are Supporting a New Generation of Civic Minded Youth

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 1:30 ET

Afterschool Programs – Important Partners in CTE Planning and Implementation

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 1:00 ET

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1 million+ Americans at 8,400+ events
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Afterschool programs help kids learn & grow.
Afterschool Policy News

Afterschool programs keep kids safe, inspire them to learn and help working families. For every child in a program, two are waiting to get in. We're working to change that.

Afterschool Toolbox

Latest Research

America After 3PM spans a decade of data chronicling how children spend the hours between 3 and 6 p.m. — the hours after school ends and before parents typically return home from work.

Afterschool Snack

The afterschool blog on the latest research, resources, funding and policy on expanding quality afterschool and summer learning programs for children and youth. Read the latest.

In My Community

Get your kids involved in afterschool: Locate programs in your community and learn how to identify high-quality programs.

Afterschool Issues:

21st Century Community Learning Centers

The 21st CCLC initiative is a key federal funding source supporting afterschool.

Afterschool & STEM learning

Changing perspectives. Shaping lives.

School-Age Child Care

The Child Care Development Block Grant is a major source of federal funding for afterschool

Nutrition and Meals

Nourishing young people through afterschool and summer meals and snacks.

Physical Activity

Afterschool and summer learning programs are the ideal setting for young people to get at least 60 minutes of vigorous physical activity.

Mentoring Afterschool

Afterschool programs are a perfect environment for mentoring of young people.

Afterschool in Housing

Bringing quality afterschool and summer learning programs to children and families in need.

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Afterschool Webinars

Afterschool Programs – Important Partners in CTE Planning and Implementation

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2019 Register

How Afterschool Programs are Supporting a New Generation of Civic Minded Youth

Wednesday, Feb 20, 2019 Register

Applying for the New York Life Foundation's 2019 Aim High Grants for Middle School OST

Thursday, Dec 13, 2018 Watch

Social and Emotional Learning in Out-of-School Time: Foundations and Futures (Part I)

Wednesday, Dec 5, 2018 Watch

Afterschool STEM HUB

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

Even though everyday life surrounds us with obvious STEM applications, it can still be challenging to make the case for meaningful reforms in STEM learning. It's harder still when it comes to afterschool settings.

Need help speaking afterschool STEM-ish? The STEM HUB has quick start guides, resources & more.

Visit the STEM HUB

1101 14th St NW Suite 700
Washington, D.C. 20005
(866) KIDS-TODAY | Email us

The Afterschool Alliance is working to ensure that all children have access to affordable, quality afterschool programs. Afterschool programs are critical to children and families today, yet the need for programs is far from being met. Learn more

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