Links

1. Oregon Afterschool for Kids A collaboration of public and private organizations and community members which seeks to address common issues and concerns across all out-of school time services including child care, recreation, education and youth development.
2. Wisconsin 4-H Afterschool This web site contains over 55 activity plans that have been created by 4-H staff and reviewed by their peers, a life skill evaluation packet, training materials and partnership resources.
3. Afterschool All-Stars Provides comprehensive out-of-school programs that are fun for kids and also keep them safe and help them achieve success in school and life.
4. Information from Florida 4-H Afterschool A new enrichment program for ages 8-12 offered in existing after school programs. Employs the 4-H Experiential Learning Model Training.
5. 4-H Afterschool Planning Tools To value the rights of every child to enjoy a safe environment with age appropriate enriching educational activities while appreciating the similarities and differences that each child and family brings to the program.
6. Out-of-School Time Program Resources Out-of-School Time Program Resources website developed collaboratively by the Tri-State Out of School Time Coalition, Penn State Cooperative Extension, Michigan State University Extension, and the Ohio State University Extension.
7. Radio programs produced of University of Illinois students An excellent collection of radio programs dealing with after-school initiatives in Spanish.
8. School Enrichment/After School Programs Activity Sheets Agents in Colorado created these six activity sheets for use in after school programs. We hope to have more soon, in response to agents' requests.
9. University of Illinois Extension resources in Spanish University of Illinois Extension resources in Spanish.
10. 4-H USA find the information that YOU want about 4-H.
11. The National Institute on Out-of-School Time at Wellesley College's Center for Research on Womenis dedicated to improving the quality of life of school-age children, their parents, and caregivers, through research, training, education, and program development. The site contains details about training programs, publications, and links.
12. The National AfterSchool Association is a membership organization that supports quality programs for school-age youth in their out-of-school hours. You can find details of professional accreditation, plus the latest news, publications, and links.
13. Extension Cares for America's Youth is a national initiative of the Cooperative Extension System that improves child care and youth programs for infants and toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children and youth, and teens in out-of-school time. The site offers extensive research and resources.
14. The Corporation for National and Community Service strengthens communities by engaging Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service through Americorps, Senior Corps, and Learn and Serve America. This site carries the latest news and research on community service, with details of grant funding, service opportunities by state, jobs, and internships.
15. Afterschool.gov connects people to federal resources that support children and youth during out of school hours. This site offers detailed information on how to organize and implement programs, and provides links to community and youth-oriented sites.
16. The Mott Foundation funds after-school research and programs, as well as a variety of programs and organizations that strive to promote a just, equitable, and sustainable society.
17. Americorps is a network of national service programs that engage more than 50,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment. This site features program resources plus research and evaluation pertaining to their impact.
18. The National Network for Child Care, a Cooperative Extension System resource serving professionals and families who care for children and youth, offers thousands of informative child care resources, an email listserv, expert assistance and more.
19. Fight Crime: Invest in Kids is a national, bipartisan, nonprofit, anti-crime organization of more than 1,500 police chiefs, sheriffs, prosecutors, and victims of violence. This site offers special reports, legislative updates, and action plans that highlight the importance of after-school programs in deterring juvenile crime.
20. The Department of Education's 21st Century Community Learning Centers program empowers students and their families to learn new skills after the school day has ended. This site explains how the program expands academic enrichment opportunities for children attending low-performing schools.
21. 4-H Headquarters is a central hub for information about 4-H, including how to join and/or volunteer. You can also learn about the history of 4-H and access a wealth of youth development resources.
22. A list of out-of-school time publications available from the Harvard Family Research Project.
23. Quality information about after-school care and 4-H programs from the University of Maryland 4-H Afterschool.
24. Great information about 4-H Afterschool programs in Iowa