Afterschool programs in Rhode Island 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, 30,694 children (20%) 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
of kids enrolled in Rhode Island afterschool attend a 21st CCLC program
in federal funds supports 21st CCLC programs statewide
kids served in Rhode Island
to Rhode Island
The statewide afterschool network is working to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.
Ayana Melvan
Rhode Island Afterschool Network
50 Valley St
Providence, RI 2909
401-444-0626
ayana.melvan@uwri.org
http://www.afterschoolri.org
AMBASSADORS work to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.
Ambassador Emeritus
Ayana Melvan
United Way of Rhode Island
50 Valley Street
Providence, RI 2909
(401) 444-0626
ayana.melvan@uwri.org
Ambassador Emeritus
Kelly Whaley
RI Association for the Education of Young Children
500 Centerville Road Suite 301
Warwick, RI 2886
(401) 739-6100 x311
kwhaley@riaeyc.org
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 David Cicilline (D-RI)
Rep Jim Langevin (D-RI)
Sen Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)
Sen Jack Reed (D-RI)
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.