AFTERSCHOOL ALLIANCE
Afterschool programs keep kids safe, inspire them to learn and help working families. For every child in a program, two are waiting to get in. We're working to change that.
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Afterschool programs keep kids safe, inspire them to learn, and give working parents peace of mind. They help children learn, grow, and reach their full potential, offering new learning opportunities that help students do better in school and in life. Children in afterschool programs attend school more often, get better grades, and are more likely to graduate. They are less likely to use drugs or alcohol. But too many children are missing out. For every child in a program, two are waiting to get in. Nationwide, 11.3 million children are on their own after school. The Afterschool Alliance is working to ensure that all children, regardless of income or geographic area, have access to quality afterschool programs. Our efforts are aimed at securing resources to expand programming and help programs be the best they can be. We focus foremost on underserved and disadvantaged children and communities.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Afterschool Alliance Programs
As the national organizing body and voice of the afterschool field, the Afterschool Alliance works at the National, State and local level by engaging in the following efforts: research and policy analysis; public awareness and media outreach; technical assistance; and opinion leader and policy maker education.
Where we work
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The Afterschool Alliance is working to ensure every child has access to a quality, affordable afterschool program. Toward this goal, we aim to:
• Be an effective voice for afterschool in efforts to expand quality affordable afterschool and summer programs
• Serve as an information source on afterschool programs and resources
• Encourage the development of local, state, and national afterschool constituencies and systems
• Communicate the impact of afterschool programs on children, families, and communities
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
To expand support for quality afterschool programs, the Afterschool Alliance utilizes these strategies:
• Research & Publications: Covering topics such as STEM learning, best practices, and youth outcomes. Our America After 3PM report is the most comprehensive data available on youth in the afterschool hours.
• Policy & Advocacy: Educating policymakers about the value of afterschool and summer learning opportunities. Convening parents, youth, and afterschool leaders annually for trainings and meetings with members of Congress.
• Communications: Generating thousands of positive stories on afterschool every year reaching tens of millions. Growing an active online presence, boasting 34k+ social media followers.
• Field-Building: Providing resources on topics above with 25k afterschool programs; providing technical assistance to 50 state afterschool networks; helping 8k programs gain recognition during Lights On Afterschool; placing AmeriCorps VISTAs in communities to advance afterschool.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
The Afterschool Alliance is a public resource and voice for afterschool, supporting 25,000 programs and 50 State Afterschool Networks. We work with agencies and organizations at the national, state, and local levels to expand afterschool resources and educate the public on afterschool issues. Our America After 3PM provides the most comprehensive data on how kids spend the hours after school. With initiatives in STEM, health and wellness, social-emotional learning, AmeriCorps VISTA, and a local leadership program, we help inform national policy and build the capacity of local programs through toolkits, webinars, issue briefs, and more.
For the past 2 years federal funding for afterschool was targeted for elimination. We used strategic communications and rallied supporters to help educate leaders about the value of these programs. In the end, Congress kept the funding intact and increased it, ensuring that 1.7M kids have a safe, engaging place to go after school.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Our key accomplishments:
• Sustain and expand investments in afterschool, helping increase the number and quality of programs
• Hold Lights On Afterschool, an annual celebration of afterschool programs attracting 1M Americans to more than 8k events nationwide
• Produce America After 3PM, the definitive survey of where kids spend the after school hours
• Bring afterschool leaders, including Afterschool Ambassadors, to D.C. for trainings and meetings on Capitol Hill
To ensure quality and affordable afterschool programs thrive, we will deepen public awareness of how afterschool programs help young people succeed in school, career, and life:
• Building awareness of social-emotional, STEM, and work-readiness skills developed in afterschool
• Highlighting model programs and best practices
• Launching new research that makes the case for afterschool
• Engaging new voices and allies in support of afterschool
• Coaching Youth Ambassadors and giving them opportunities to share their stories
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AFTERSCHOOL ALLIANCE
Board of directorsas of 08/09/2022
Ms. Lisa Lucheta
Torani/R. Torre & Co.
Dr. Lucy Friedman
President, The After-School Corporation
The Honorable David Cicilline
Congressman, U.S. House of Representatives
Reinaldo Llano
Founder, Dynamic Social Responsibility
Lisa Lucheta
Principal, Torani/R. Torre & Co.
Gilbert Moreno
Independent Consultant
Herb Sturz
Senior Advisor, Open Society Foundations
Stacey Gillis Weber
No Affiliation
The Honorable Karl Dean
Mayor of City of Nashville
Barry Ford
Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, Council for A Strong America
Jean Smith
S.V.P. of Public Affairs & Administration, Nickelodeon/MTVN Kids & Family Group
John Danielson
Chairman and Managing Director, Chartwell Hamilton Group, LLC
Heather Nesle
President, New York Life Foundation
Ray Sanborn
Kama’aina Kids
Marcus Goodwin
No affiliation
Tim Hwang
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Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
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CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
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