Afterschool programs in Iowa 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.
In 2019, 107,926 children (21%) would have been enrolled in a summer program if one were available to them.
Kids in afterschool enjoy a wide range of benefits, and parents and families benefit too:
Keeping kids safe and out of trouble
Giving working parents peace of mind
Engaging kids in STEM learning
Helping kids
build
life skills
Providing kids physical activity
of parents support public funding for afterschool
of kids enrolled in Iowa afterschool attend a 21st CCLC program
in federal funds supports 21st CCLC programs statewide
kids served in Iowa
to Iowa
The statewide afterschool network is working to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.
Britney Samuelson
Iowa Afterschool Alliance
2910 Westown Pkwy
Ste 302
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515-237-0340
bsamuelson@sppg.com
https://www.iowaafterschoolalliance.org/
AMBASSADORS work to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.
Ambassador Emeritus
Robert C. Reid
Iowa Jobs for America's Graduates (iJAG)
1111 9th Street - Ste 268
Des Moines, IA 50314
515-639-0550
robert.reid@ijag.org
Ambassador Emeritus
Loras Osterhaus
Clinton Community Schools
600 S 4th St
Clinton, IA 52732-5647
(563) 243-9600 x47
losterhaus@clintonia.org
Ambassador Emeritus
Matthew Tullis
Marshalltown All STARS
125 S 11th St
Marshalltown, IA 50158-2427
641-754-1110
mtullis@marshalltown.k12.ia.us
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.
Caucus members in your state:
Rep David Loebsack (D-IA)
For the past 7 years, the Afterschool Alliance has been a proud sponsor organization for national AmeriCorps VISTA projects, supporting State Afterschool Networks and STEM Ecosystems to increase the access to and quality of enrichment opportunities for youth.
Currently there are no Afterschool VISTA locations in your state.