Afterschool programs in Oregon 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, 115,457 children (19%) 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
in federal funds support 21st CCLC programs statewide
in federal funds could support 21st CCLC programs statewide
more in federal funds could support 21st CCLC programs statewide compared to FY2023
The statewide afterschool network is working to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.
Beth Unverzagt
OregonASK
PO Box 3
Wilsonville, OR 97070
beth.unverzagt@oregonask.org
https://oregonask.org
AMBASSADORS work to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.
Ambassador Emeritus
Crystal Ehlig
Rogue Valley Family YMCA
522 W. 6th Street
Medford, OR 97501
541-772-6295 x105
cehlig@rvymca.org
Ambassador Emeritus
Amber Lomascola
OregonASK
6312 SW Capitol Hwy #226
Portland, OR 97239
503-878-1166
amber.lomascola@oregonask.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:
Afterschool and Summer Meals Expansion VISTAs increase afterschool and summer meal program participation among low-income children and families.