Community Coordination

We’re passionate about the proven, positive impact regular participation in high-quality afterschool programs has on young people’s lives. And we get REALLY excited when those impacts are amplified by entire communities of afterschool programs working together.

That’s because when afterschool programs coordinate, young people benefit. Sharing data, staff trainings and resources can significantly improve the quality and accessibility of afterschool programs for youth and families within a community that coordinates.

So, ready to coordinate? Start here.

Community Coordination Resources

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A Minnesota-specific vision which proposes communities work together in order to increase access, improve program quality, optimize the use of public and private resources, and increase successful coordination.

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After years of learning from community coordination efforts across the country, The Wallace Foundation outlines the key elements of community coordinating efforts and the associated outcomes.

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The Every Hour Counts Measurement Framework is a comprehensive tool that helps a community focus their data collection efforts to inform decision making at the community, program, and youth level.

Find Your (New) Friends.

Minnesota is already home to several well-established local afterschool networks. Perhaps there’s already a vibrant afterschool community just waiting for you to join!

Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth – contact Rebecca Gilgen
Burnsville Youth Collaborative – contact TBD
Duluth Youth Agency Coalition -- find additional information here
Itasca Networks for Youth – contact Courtney Johnson
Minneapolis Afterschool Network – contact Rachel Oberg-Hauser
Rochester Youth Network – contact Amy Eich
Sprockets, Saint Paul’s out-of-school-time network – contact Erik Skold
Suburban Ramsey Out of School Time Initiative – contact Mary Sue Hansen