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Voices "A society that fails to invest in its own children is making a conscious decision to President Robert Bruininks, University of Minneasota |
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Vital communities not only need houses and businesses, they need solid, responsible people who understand the common good and want to contribute to it. Today's young people are the adults we're going to depend on tomorrow. We'll call on them to help solve problems, make decisions, and care for us as we age. Right now, we should be providing young people access to caring adults in safe place with opportunities to learn, grow and contribute afterschool and during the summer. These high-quality opportunities help ensure the next generation will grow into well-rounded, successful citizens.
Get Informed and Inform Others
Communicating with parents, neighbors and decision-makers is one of the easiest things you can do to support afterschool and summer learning programs for children and youth in your community. Check out some communication tools that will help you begin your conversation.
Advocate for Afterschool and Summer Learning Programs
Youth Community Connections focuses on creating, supporting and implementing comprehensive policy that ensures all children and youth have access to high-quality afterschool, summer and year-round opportunities.
Fact Sheets on Afterschool and Summer Learning Opportunities
Afterschool and summer learning programs provide a variety of benefits to young people, their families and their communities. Fact sheets provide more information on these benefits.