Organizational Goals

youth advocate for afterschool programs

Foster Partnerships

Foster partnerships at the local, state, and national levels to support Afterschool professionals and programs, including expanding the capacity and reach of the network and developing and communicating a strong policy agenda.

Ohio OST staff at capitol hill

Advocate

Advocate for State funding for Afterschool programs and develop public support and other resources to advance and sustain Afterschool funding.

girls participate in afterschol programming

Ensure Quality

Ensure quality by providing supports to Afterschool programs that are necessary to meet and exceed quality standards and develop data resources for members and policy-makers.