AFTERSCHOOL IN

Ohio


Afterschool programs in Ohio 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.

Unmet demand for afterschool and summer programs in Ohio is high

Get the Ohio fact sheet

329k

In 2019, 328,546 children (18%) would have been enrolled in a summer program if one were available to them.

Afterschool programs are supporting kids and families in Ohio

Kids in afterschool enjoy a wide range of benefits, and parents and families benefit too:

69%

Keeping kids safe and out of trouble

80%

Giving working parents peace of mind

70%

Engaging kids in STEM learning

82%

Helping kids build
life skills

83%

Providing kids physical activity

Ohio parents strongly support afterschool

87%

of parents support public funding for afterschool

21st Century Community Learning Centers are the only federal funded before-school, afterschool, and summer learning programs.

FY2024 ALLOCATION

FY2024

$45,954,166

48,177 youth1

270 programs

21st CCLC support statewide
FY2025 currently withheld by federal government

FY2026 PRESIDENT'S PROPOSED BUDGET

FY20262

$0

0 youth

0 programs

21st CCLC support statewide

  1. Calculation based on data from Department of Education 2024 report and state allocations.
  2. President Trump's proposed budget for fiscal year 2026.

Learn More about Afterschool in Ohio

Ohio Contacts

NETWORK
AMBASSADORS
CAUCUS
VISTA

The statewide afterschool network is working to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.

Michele Ritchlin
Ohio Afterschool Network
74 W William Street
Room 104
Delaware, OH 43015
michele@oanohio.org
https://www.oanohio.org

AMBASSADORS work to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.

Ambassador Emeritus
DeAndra Harrison
The Actions that Matter for Youth
1554 Polaris Pkwy, Ste. 325
Columbus, OH 43240
614-622-4898
outofschool@atm4youth.org

Ambassador Emeritus
Kasey Morgan
MyCom
13815 Kinsman Road
Cleveland, OH 44120
216-399-2274
kasey@mycomcle.org

Ambassador Emeritus
Debbie Frison
21st CCLC Riverside Elementary/21st CCLC Woodward High School
2053 N. 14th Street
Toledo, OH 43620
419-720-3973
dfrison@ymcatoledo.org

Ambassador Emeritus
Jorge Perez
YMCA of Greater Cincinnati
1105 Elm Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-362-2017
jperez@cincinnatiymca.org

Ambassador Emeritus
Desiree Bolden
Akron Afterschool
65 Steiner Avenue
Akron, OH 44301
330-761-3155
dbolden@akron.k12.oh.us

Ambassador Emeritus
Amy Gordon
Communities In Schools in Ohio
6500 Busch Blvd., Suite #105
Columbus, OH 43229
614-268-2472 x20
agordon@ciskids.org

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 Tim Ryan (D-OH)

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.

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