Afterschool programs in Delaware 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, 36,999 children (25%) 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 Delaware afterschool attend a 21st CCLC program
in federal funds supports 21st CCLC programs statewide
kids served in Delaware
to Delaware
The statewide afterschool network is working to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.
Regina Sidney-Brown
Delaware Afterschool Network
625 N. Orange St
3rd Floor
Wilmington, DE 19801
302-573-3743
regina@deasn.org
AMBASSADORS work to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.
Ambassador for 2019-20
Ray Taylor
4H After-school Program
461 Wyoming Road
Newark, DE 19761
302-299-6503
jraytayl@udel.edu
Ambassador Emeritus
Carol Scott
University of Delaware
461 Wyoming Rd New Castle County Cooperative Extension
Newark, DE 19716-3467
(302) 831-8161
ctscott@udel.edu
Ambassador Emeritus
Fontella Taylor
University of Delaware
461 Wyoming Road
Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-4977
ftaylor@udel.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:
Sen Christopher Coons (D-DE)
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.