Join us at the capitol for Mental Health in Afterschool Day! We will speak to legislators about how afterschool programs provide critical support to help youth thrive, including; Additional mentorship; The ability to explore new interests; Skills to gain self-control and confidence; and Protection from the harms of social media and substance Read more…
The Afterschool Ambassadors program empowers up-and-coming leaders in the field of afterschool to confidently and effectively advocate for afterschool access for all Missouri children. By actively attending in-person meetings, program visits, phone calls, emails, and social media, ambassadors are able to build strong relationships with our federal, state, and local Read more…
The Afterschool Leadership Conference (ALC), presented by the Missouri AfterSchool Network (MASN) and the Kansas Enrichment Network (KEN), is designed exclusively for afterschool program directors and administrators. This unique event fills a critical gap in professional development, offering leaders the chance to connect with peers, gain practical tools, and explore Read more…
Through Child Care Development Funds provided by the Office of Childhood, MASN is now providing FREE Afterschool Technical Assistance for afterschool and summer enrichment programs. MASN staff can guide you as you work through these processes. Program Start-up Support Talk with MASN staff regularly for guidance and moral support as Read more…
The NAA Convention offers a good variety of topics for any level – from direct service to supervisor to system builders to funders. The sessions also have good information for newer staff members. We recommend that experienced staff consider presenting at this conference. Note: SAC funds cannot be used to Read more…
The Entrepreneurship in Afterschool Peer Learning Community (PLC) provides support and resources to afterschool programs engaging in entrepreneurship education. Although entrepreneurship education is available to all grades, this PLC focuses on opportunities for middle and high school students in out-of-school time programs. As a peer learning community, this group shares Read more…