Afterschool programs in Arizona keep kids safe, inspire learning, and give working parents peace of mind. Kids discover who they are and what they love to do, make smart choices, and avoid risky behaviors.
A report by Fight Crime: Invest in Kids finds that afterschool programs play a vital role in turning the hours between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. into a time of opportunity for our young people, with the 70% drop in juvenile crime corresponding with the rise in availability of afterschool opportunities across the country.
Learn what the peak time for juvenile crime is in Arizona, as well as how when schools are closed but many parents are still on the job, afterschool programs are keeping kids safe, inspiring them to learn, and giving working parents peace of mind.Download the fact sheet for Arizona
support public funding for afterschool
say afterschool helps them keep their jobs
say afterschool excites kids about learning
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of kids enrolled in Arizona afterschool attend a 21st CCLC program
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The statewide afterschool network is working to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.
Courtney Sullivan
Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence
3205 S. Rural Road
Tempe, AZ 85282
480-730-7126
csullivan@azafterschool.org
http://azafterschool.org/
AMBASSADORS work to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.
Ambassador Emeritus
Mike Cassidy
City of Surprise Youth Services
16000 N Civic Center Plaza
Surprise, AZ 85374
623-222-1033
Mike.cassidy1722@gmail.com
Ambassador Emeritus
Eva Harlow
Deer Valley Unified School District
8700 S. Kyrene Road
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-1509
EHarlow@kyrene.org
Ambassador Emeritus
Jeremy King
City of Tempe-Kid Zone Enrichment Program
3340 E. Rural Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 350-5487
jeremy_king@tempe.gov
Since 2005, members of the Afterschool Caucus in both the Senate and the House of Representatives have been building support and resources for quality afterschool programs.
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Afterschool Sustainability VISTAs increase increase the accessibility and quality of afterschool and summer learning programs.
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The Afterschool Alliance is working to ensure that all children have access to affordable, quality afterschool programs. Afterschool programs are critical to children and families today, yet the need for programs is far from being met. Learn more
The Afterschool Alliance has achieved a 4-star rating (the highest ranking) by Charity Navigator for the third consecutive year. Donate now
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