AFTERSCHOOL IN

Rhode Island


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.

Unmet demand for afterschool and summer programs in Rhode Island is high

31k

In 2019, 30,694 children (20%) would have been enrolled in a summer program if one were available to them.

Afterschool programs are supporting kids and families in Rhode Island

Kids in afterschool enjoy a wide range of benefits, and parents and families benefit too:

72%

Keeping kids safe and out of trouble

86%

Giving working parents peace of mind

72%

Engaging kids in STEM learning

81%

Helping kids build
life skills

92%

Providing kids physical activity

Rhode Island parents strongly support afterschool

89%

of parents support public funding for afterschool

21st Century Community Learning Centers are the only federal funded before-school, afterschool, and summer learning programs.

TODAY

FY 2023

$6,515,398

in federal funds supports 21st CCLC programs statewide

Learn more about 21st Century Community Learning Centers

Learn More about Afterschool in Rhode Island

Rhode Island Contacts

NETWORK
AMBASSADORS
CAUCUS
VISTA

The statewide afterschool network is working to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.

Roshni Darnal, Interim Contact
Rhode Island Afterschool Network
50 Valley St
Providence, RI 2909
Roshni.Darnal@unitedwayri.org
https://www.unitedwayri.org/get-involved/ri-afterschool-network/

AMBASSADORS work to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.

Ambassador Emeritus
Ayana Melvan
Mystic Aquarium
RI 860-572-5955 x553
amelvan@mysticaquarium.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.

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