Abstract
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress made a once-in-a-generation investment in after- school and summer learning programs with the potential to provide supports and opportunities for children and youth across America. At the same time, after 2 decades of development, networks in all 50 states were poised to advise and support the investment in innovative quality programs. This thought leader piece explores impact of the statewide after-school networks, funded in part by the Charles Stewart Mott foundation, and how they increase access for millions of children and youth in quality after-school and summer learning programs. The piece makes the case for increased recognition of the role of statewide after-school networks and increased collaboration between network leaders and researchers interested in positive youth development.
Recommended Citation
Ferinde, Terri
(2022)
"Creating Opportunities for Young People:
Statewide After-School Networks,"
Journal of Youth Development: Vol. 17:
Iss.
1, Article 8.
DOI: 10.5195/jyd.2022.1224
Available at:
https://open.clemson.edu/jyd/vol17/iss1/8
