The best afterschool programs don’t just change afternoons — they change lives. But that kind of impact doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built, intentionally and over time, by dedicated people committed to doing work that lasts. MOSAC’s 2026 theme, Built to Last, encompasses multiple areas within the field of afterschool Read more…
Now open! Due May 8, 2026 at 1:00 pm Afterschool programs are invited to apply for an Academic Enrichment Grant. There are four academic enhancement packages available for applicants to choose from: ELA – Booksource, a world-wide leader in educational/classroom libraries, based in Hazelwood, MO, will consult with the afterschool Read more…
In a field built on relationships, dedication, and an unwavering belief in the potential of young people, it is a special thing when that same spirit shines through in the professionals doing the work. Dakota Schlechter and Michaela Flores are exactly those kind of professionals — and this year, the Read more…
This year, the National Afterschool Association Conference convened in Washington, D.C., uniting afterschool and out-of-school-time (OST) professionals from across the nation. In partnership with the Afterschool Alliance, the conference provided OST leaders with a critical opportunity: to bring the stories of their programs directly to the halls of Congress. Representing Read more…
The 2026 Afterschool Leadership Conference brought together program directors from Missouri and Kansas to address the culture, community ties, and advocacy skills that define effective programs. Program directors and afterschool administrators from across Missouri and Kansas gathered at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center in Kansas City for the 2nd annual Read more…
Partners in Possibility Grant Entrepreneurship Grant Missouri’s workforce development pipeline does not begin at graduation. It begins much earlier — in classrooms, community spaces, and afterschool programs where young people are introduced to career possibilities and entrepreneurial thinking. The Missouri AfterSchool Network (MASN) supports afterschool programs as a strategic driver Read more…
At the Missouri AfterSchool Network (MASN), our work centers on supporting the people who support Missouri’s youth outside the regular school day. Through youth work initiatives, Mark Cowsert, MASN associate director of partnerships, and Aaron Banks, MASN youth workforce initiatives coordinator, partner with afterschool programs across the state to strengthen Read more…