AFTERSCHOOL IN

Oregon


Afterschool programs in Oregon 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 Oregon is high

115k

In 2019, 115,457 children (19%) would have been enrolled in a summer program if one were available to them.

Afterschool programs are supporting kids and families in Oregon

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

72%

Keeping kids safe and out of trouble

79%

Giving working parents peace of mind

74%

Engaging kids in STEM learning

79%

Helping kids build
life skills

90%

Providing kids physical activity

Oregon parents strongly support afterschool

90%

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

$10,319,152

in federal funds supports 21st CCLC programs statewide

Learn more about 21st Century Community Learning Centers

Learn More about Afterschool in Oregon

Oregon 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.

Beth Unverzagt
OregonASK
PO Box 3
Wilsonville, OR 97070
beth.unverzagt@oregonask.org
https://oregonask.org

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

Ambassador for 2022
Crystal Ehlig
Rogue Valley Family YMCA
522 W. 6th Street
Medford, OR 97501
541-772-6295 x105
cehlig@rvymca.org

Ambassador Emeritus
Debra Jones
Youth Development Coalition of Lincoln County
P.O. Box 1062
Newport, OR 97365
541-265-5326 x316
djones@halc.info

Ambassador Emeritus
Amber Lomascola
Expanding Horizon Youth Center
P.O. Box 1518
Myrtle Creek, OR 97457
541-860-7296
alomascola@cowcreek.com

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:

Afterschool and Summer Meals

Afterschool and Summer Meals Expansion VISTAs increase afterschool and summer meal program participation among low-income children and families.

  • Colleen Dorfler - OregonASK (Wilsonville, OR)

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