Afterschool programs in Michigan 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, 302,549 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
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.
Erin Skene-Pratt
Michigan Afterschool Partnership
330 Marshall St
Suite 211
Lansing, MI 48912
erin.skene-pratt@uwmich.org
https://www.miafterschool.org
AMBASSADORS work to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.
Ambassador Emeritus
Deondra Ramsey
Michigan Afterschool Partnership
330 Marshall Street, Suite 211
Lansing, MI 48912
dsramsey5@gmail.com
Ambassador Emeritus
Willie Buford
Michigan Department of Lifelong, Education, Advancement, & Potential
3206 Keyes Street
Flint, MI 48504
810-830-2628
williepone@gmail.com
Ambassador Emeritus
Trevor Davies
Forum for Youth Investment, David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality
5872 Simon Ct. SW
Wyoming, MI 49418
734-714-2515
trevor@forumfyi.org
Ambassador Emeritus
Rebecca Idzikowski
Clare-Gladwin RESD
4041 East Mannsididng Road
Clare, MI 48617
989-386-8673
ridzikowski@cgresd.net
Ambassador Emeritus
Maria Mitter
Wayne-Westland Community Schools
36745 Marquette
Westland, MI 48185
734-419-2046
mitterm@wwcsd.net
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 Dan Kildee (D-MI)
Sen Debbie Stabenow (D-MI)
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.