Connecting, Convening, and Advocating for Quality Out-of-School Time Programs

 

Valuing Collaboration, Advocacy, and Quality Programming

Established with the support of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, the Ohio Afterschool Network is one of the 50 national afterschool networks dedicated to informing policy, developing partnerships, and shaping practices to sustain and increase the quality of afterschool programs nationwide.

OAN brings together providers, partner organizations, and allies to create a space where they can share knowledge, learn from one another, and collaborate. This convening power is invaluable for strengthening the field and fostering meaningful connections.

OAN is a Convener, a Connector, and a Collective Voice. United under the OAN banner, the out-of-school time field can make their collective needs and concerns heard. This amplifies the voice of the sector and helps drive positive change and progress.

Mission

The Ohio Afterschool Network convenes stakeholders to advocate for, support, and facilitate the development of quality, sustainable Out-of-School time programs for Ohio’s youth and teens.

Vision

The Ohio Afterschool Network envisions an Ohio where every youth and teen has equitable access to enriching, high-quality out-of-school time programs that empower them to reach their full potential.

Value Statement

The Ohio Afterschool Network champions advocacy, quality, and access to ensure all youth in Ohio have the opportunity to thrive through exceptional out-of-school time programs.

Our Impact

Flyer for the Ohio Afterschool Network featuring the Million Girls Moonshot Flight Crew. Highlights a member named Max and a group photo of diverse youth. Text emphasizes empowering youth and out-of-school programs.
Graphic showing a 46% growth in membership for the Ohio Afterschool Network over the last year, with icons of people and a bar graph indicating growth.
Collage depicting scenes from the Ohio Afterschool Network professional development event, with numbers highlighting 427 participants in leadership training, 359 attendees at the 2024 annual conference, and 99 Ohio attendees at 'Ready, STEM, Go!'. Includes logo and images of diverse groups participating in discussions and activities.
Two children sitting on the floor with a wooden block tower structure between them. Overhead text reads, "We're on target to engage 250,000 Ohio youth in STEAM by 2025." Logos for Moonshot Ohio and Ohio Afterschool Network are at the bottom.
A diverse group of people sitting around a conference table at a meeting, smiling and interacting. A quote above them reads: 'Through OAN, there are a lot of opportunities to connect and engage and not feel so alone in the work that we do.' Below, it says: 'OAN IS CREATING CONNECTION.' The Ohio Afterschool Network logo is at the bottom right corner.
A graphic displaying the Ohio Afterschool Network (OAN) collaborating with various organizations to improve youth development quality standards. It includes logos from COAD, Delaware City Schools, Education First Credit Union, Families Forward, Horizon Education Centers, Kidd Consulting Group, Learn to Earn Dayton, Learning Point Associates, Ohio Association of Child Care Providers, OCCRRA, the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce, YMCA of Central Ohio, YMCA of Greater Cincinnati, YMCA Stark County, and the 50 State Afterschool Network ATAC Team.

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Logo for Ohio Afterschool Network 2023-2024 Impact Report with a graphic of interconnected circles.

Funders & Partners

Logo of the National AfterSchool Association with a state affiliate badge in blue and green.
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation logo with stylized "M".

Charles Stewart Mott Foundation

For nearly 100 years, the Mott Foundation has sought to advance and strengthen the well-being of all aspects of community — from individuals and families to the institutions that serve them. The mission of the foundation is to promote a just, equitable and sustainable society.

National Afterschool Association

OAN is the Ohio Affiliate of the National Afterschool Association. NAA and its State Affiliates share a mutual purpose and agreement to support, develop, and advocate for Out-of-School Time professionals and the profession. NAA and its State Affiliates build connectivity among stakeholders and create opportunities for engagement to ensure a vibrant future for the Out-of-School Time profession.