The national network of statewide afterschool networks brings together established statewide afterschool networks in their collective mission to build partnerships and policies that are committed to the development and sustainability of quality afterschool programs. These partnerships - funded through the support of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation - are focused on actively engaging key decision makers in support of school-based/school-linked afterschool programs, particularly in underserved communities. Currently 40 statewide afterschool networks are funded to coordinate and influence the systems that support the success of children and young people.
The network is centered around three goals:
* Goal 1: Create a sustainable structure of statewide, regional and local partnerships, particularly school-community partnerships, focused on supporting policy development at all levels.
* Goal 2: Support the development and growth of statewide policies that will secure the resources that are needed to sustain new and existing afterschool programs.
* Goal 3: Support statewide systems to ensure programs are of high quality.
Mission of OregonASK
Oregon Afterschool for Kids is a collaboration of public and private organizations and community members which seek to address common issues and concerns across all out-of-school time services - child care, recreation, education and youth development. OregonASK is the state affiliate to the National AfterSchool Association, the membership association for professionals who work with children and youth in diverse school and community-based settings to provide a wide variety of extended learning opportunities and care during out-of-school hours.
Mission: To support, expand and advocate for quality out-of-school time programs and activities for children, youth, and families throughout Oregon.
Vision: All Oregon children, youth and families will have access to quality out-of-school time options within their communities. All services will enhance children's positive development, and future opportunities while keeping them safe from harm. All programs, services and activities will be of high quality and contribute to strong communities and schools.
Goals:
- Develop, gather and share resources, including information and technical assistance, which support and sustain high quality out-of-school time programs.
- Promote professional development, program standards, child/youth outcomes, best practices, and program evaluation.
- Affect policy and public will at both state and local levels.
- Communicate effectively with and provide meaningful ways of involvement for partners, stakeholders, consumers, beneficiaries and champions.
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