About the National Network of Statewide Afterschool Networks

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 38 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 schoolcommunity 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.

What is an Afterschool Network?

An afterschool network is a tool for working toward quality youth development opportunities that ensure all students are successfully educated and prepared for life's opportunities. The afterschool network for Oregon includes all organization and decision-makers that work within or have an interest in youth development. A statewide afterschool network is a critical tool for providing guidance to develop high-quality services in all out-of-school time environments from early childhood through high school and beyond.

Mission of Oregon ASK

Oregon After School 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.

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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