AFTERSCHOOL IN

Washington


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.

Unmet demand for afterschool and summer programs in Washington is high

221k

In 2019, 220,570 children (19%) would have been enrolled in a summer program if one were available to them.

Afterschool programs are supporting kids and families in Washington

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

78%

Keeping kids safe and out of trouble

83%

Giving working parents peace of mind

82%

Engaging kids in STEM learning

82%

Helping kids build
life skills

80%

Providing kids physical activity

Washington parents strongly support afterschool

88%

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

$20,010,389

in federal funds supports 21st CCLC programs statewide

Learn more about 21st Century Community Learning Centers

Learn More about Afterschool in Washington

Washington 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.

David Beard
Washington Expanded Learning Opportunities Network
801 23rd Avenue South
Suite A
Puyallup, WA 98371
DBeard@schoolsoutwashington.org
https://schoolsoutwashington.org

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

Ambassador Emeritus
Brent Cummings
Walla Walla Public Schools
364 S. Park Street
Walla Walla, WA 99362
509-526-6773
bcummings@wwps.org

Ambassador Emeritus
Beth Monfils
Northwest Community Action Center
701 Rentschler Lane
Toppenish, WA 98948
509-865-7630 x2747
bethw@yvfwc.org

Ambassador Emeritus
Dorinda Belcher
White Salmon Valley School District
P.O. Box 631
White Salmon, WA 98672
509-493-1502
Dorinda.belcher@whitesalmonschools.org

Ambassador Emeritus
Angela Todriff
YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties
3330 Kitsap Way, Suite A
Bremerton, WA 98312
360-813-1813
atodriff@ymcapkc.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

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

  • Sierra Wagner - School's Out Washington (Seattle, WA)

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