Brighter Futures. Stronger Communities.
Empowering Florida's Afterschool Programs
We support and advocate for quality afterschool and youth development programs that help young people learn, grow, and thrive.
Quality afterschool helps kids thrive - for life.
All children and youth deserve high-quality out-of-school time opportunities that inspire them to change the world. Research shows the difference it makes.
Earn higher
grades
Improve school-day
attendance
Higher grade point
average
More likely to
graduate
More likely to earn
high wages
Improve social
skills
Enhance
self-confidence
*Based on national research on the long-term outcomes of high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.
A lifeline for working families across Florida.
Afterschool and summer programs provide expanded learning opportunities to more than half a million students each day - yet too many children in Florida are being left out. And the vast majority of voters, regardless of party affiliation, agree these programs are important.
Florida voters agree that afterschool programs are important.
Strengthens families' economic well-being
Helps parents work
Allows parents to provide for their families
* SOURCE: A nationally representative online poll of 1,400 registered voters, administered by Lake Research Partners and New Bridge Strategy on behalf of the Afterschool Alliance, December 4-11, 2024.
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