Afterschool programs in Ohio 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.
A report by Fight Crime: Invest in Kids finds that afterschool programs play a vital role in turning the hours between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. into a time of opportunity for our young people, with the 70% drop in juvenile crime corresponding with the rise in availability of afterschool opportunities across the country.
Learn what the peak time for juvenile crime is in Ohio, as well as how when schools are closed but many parents are still on the job, afterschool programs are keeping kids safe, inspiring them to learn, and giving working parents peace of mind.Download the fact sheet for Ohio
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The statewide afterschool network is working to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.
Nichelle Shaskus
The Ohio Afterschool Network
Willis Education Center
74 W William St
Delaware, OH 43015
1-833-626-6446
Nichelle@oanohio.org
www.oanohio.org
AMBASSADORS work to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.
Ambassador Emeritus
Amy Gordon
Communities In Schools of Central Ohio
6500 Busch Blvd., Suite #105
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 214-6864
agordon@ciskids.org
Ambassador Emeritus
Warren Fauver
Community Learning Centers of WCESC
1867 N. Research Drive
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-9010
wfauver@wcesc.org
Ambassador Emeritus
Chris Francis
YMCA of Greater Cincinnati
1105 Elm Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 362-2020
cfrancis@cincinnatiymca.org
Ambassador Emeritus
BECKY SPENCER
YMCA Storer Camps
361 Mallard
Perrysburg, OH 43551
(407) 375-1640
beckymspencer@gmail.com
Ambassador Emeritus
Megan Henkel
Young Rembrandts, Greater Cleveland - West
PO Box 910
North Olmsted, OH 44070
440-979-1278
megan.henkel@youngrembrandts.com
Ambassador Emeritus
Desiree Bolden
Akron Afterschool
65 Steiner Avenue
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 761-3155
dbolden@akron.k12.oh.us
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:
Rep Tim Ryan (D-OH)
For the past 7 years, the Afterschool Alliance has been a proud sponsor organization for national AmeriCorps VISTA projects, supporting State Afterschool Networks and STEM Ecosystems to increase the access to and quality of enrichment opportunities for youth.
Currently there are no Afterschool VISTA locations in your state.
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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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