Afterschool programs in Missouri keep kids safe, inspire learning, and give working parents peace of mind. Kids discover who they are and what they love to do, make smart choices, and avoid risky behaviors.
In 2019, 229,957 children (24%) would have been enrolled in a summer program if one were available to them.
Kids in afterschool enjoy a wide range of benefits, and parents and families benefit too:
Keeping kids safe and out of trouble
Giving working parents peace of mind
Engaging kids in STEM learning
Helping kids
build
life skills
Providing kids physical activity
of parents support public funding for afterschool
in federal funds support 21st CCLC programs statewide
in federal funds could support 21st CCLC programs statewide
more in federal funds could support 21st CCLC programs statewide compared to FY2023
The statewide afterschool network is working to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.
Terri Foulkes
Missouri AfterSchool Network
1110 S. College Ave
Columbia, MO 65211
foulkest@missouri.edu
https://moafterschool.org
AMBASSADORS work to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.
Ambassador Emeritus
Colleen Abbott
Eldon School District
409 E. 15th Street
Eldon, MO 65026
573-392-6364 x7
colleen.abbott@eldonmustangs.org
Ambassador Emeritus
Mark Cowsert
Missouri Afterschool Network
Gentry Hall, 540 Hitt Street
Columbia, MO 65211
573-884-9665
cowsertm@missouri.edu
Since 2005, members of the Afterschool Caucus in both the Senate and the House of Representatives have been building support and resources for quality afterschool programs.
Caucus members in your state:
STEM Ecosystem VISTAs increase the accessibility and quality of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) learning opportunities around the country through facilitating collaboration between schools, afterschool programs, and other STEM stakeholders.