Afterschool programs in Washington 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, 220,570 children (19%) 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.
Fahren Johnson
School's Out Washington
625 Andover Park W
Suite #101
Tukwila, WA 98188
fjohnson@schoolsoutwashington.org
https://schoolsoutwashington.org
AMBASSADORS work to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.
Ambassador Emeritus
Margarita Alaman
Educational Service Districts 123 21st Century Programs
3924 West Court Street
Pasco, WA 99301
509-544-5723
malaman@esd123.org
Ambassador Emeritus
Dorinda Belcher
Okanogan Middle School
244 5th Ave S.
Okanogan, WA 98840
509-422-2680
dbelcher@oksd.wednet.edu
Ambassador Emeritus
Brent Cummings
Walla Walla Public Schools
1150 W. Chestnut
Walla Walla, WA 99362
509-526-1760
bcummings@wwps.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 Rick Larsen (D-WA)
Rep Adam Smith (D-WA)
Sen Patty Murray (D-WA)
Sen Maria Cantwell (D-WA)
Afterschool and Summer Meals Expansion VISTAs increase afterschool and summer meal program participation among low-income children and families.