AFTERSCHOOL IN

Mississippi


Afterschool programs in Mississippi 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 Mississippi is high

87k

In 2019, 86,923 children (18%) would have been enrolled in a summer program if one were available to them.

Afterschool programs are supporting kids and families in Mississippi

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

67%

Keeping kids safe and out of trouble

76%

Giving working parents peace of mind

69%

Engaging kids in STEM learning

77%

Helping kids build
life skills

78%

Providing kids physical activity

Mississippi parents strongly support afterschool

86%

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

$16,897,676

in federal funds supports 21st CCLC programs statewide

Learn more about 21st Century Community Learning Centers

Learn More about Afterschool in Mississippi

Mississippi 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.

Amber May
Mississippi Statewide Afterschool Network
1711 Bailey Avenue
Jackson, MS 39203
amay@msafterschool.org
https://msafterschool.org

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

Ambassador for 2022
Monique Ealey
Mississippi Children’s Museum/Launch into Learning Afterschool Program
2145 Museum Blvd.
Jackson, MS 39202
601-709-8970
monique@mcm.ms

Ambassador Emeritus
Amber May
Operation Shoestring
P.O. Box 11223
Jackson, MS 39283
601-353-6336
amay@operationshoestring.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 Bennie Thompson (D-MS)

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.

TAKE ACTION!

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