Afterschool programs in Wisconsin 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.
of kids enrolled in Wisconsin afterschool attend a 21st CCLC program
in federal funds supports 21st CCLC programs statewide
kids served in Wisconsin
to Wisconsin
support public funding for afterschool
say afterschool helps them keep their jobs
say afterschool excites kids about learning
say afterschool reduces the likelihood that kids will engage in risky behavior
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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 Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin
The statewide afterschool network is working to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.
Randy Neve
Wisconsin Afterschool Network
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Marshfield, WI NULL
715-221-8404
neve.randy@marshfieldclinic.org
http://www.wiafterschoolnetwork.org/
AMBASSADORS work to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.
Ambassador for 2019-20
Jennifer Smith
Marshfield Clinic Health System
1000 N Oak Ave, F1C
Marshfield, WI 54449
715-221-8409
smith.jennifer@marshfieldclinic.org
Ambassador Emeritus
Eric Vanden Heuvel
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Green Bay
1400 Lombardi Ave., Suite 60
Green Bay, WI 54304
(920) 494-7090 , x 1052
evandenheuvel@bgcgb.org
Ambassador Emeritus
Larry Reed
MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS RECREATION
PO Box 461
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0461
414-475-8788
reedl02@sbcglobal.net
Ambassador Emeritus
ROBIN MAINHARDT
Northwest Connection Family Resources
P.O. Box 456
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 369-9255
nwchild5@charter.net
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:
Sen Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)
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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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
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