Afterschool is a lifeline that helps parents work without worry and balance their schedule.

  • 8 in 10 SD parents say out of school time programs give them peace of mind and help them keep their jobs

  • 7 in 10 South Dakota parents believe afterschool reduces the likelihood that kids will engage in risky behaviors

  • 57% of South Dakota parents agree that afterschool programs help children get excited about learning

  • 56% of South Dakota parents agree that afterschool programs help children gain STEM-related interests and skills

  • 87% of South Dakota parents support public funding for afterschool programs

OUR MISSION

The mission of the South Dakota Afterschool Network is to support and sustain quality afterschool, out of school time (OST) and youth development programs to serve the needs of South Dakota’s youth.

OUR TEAM

Our team promotes afterschool programs, advocates public policy on behalf of afterschool programs, and encourages high quality in afterschool programs across South Dakota.

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For every student currently enrolled in a South Dakota afterschool program, two students want to enroll and can’t! Your support will help.

RESOURCES

Afterschool programs in South Dakota keep kids safe, boost student success and help parents keep their job. Kids achieve more, productivity goes up, and risky behaviors go down. With many resources available, we can share how Afterschool makes a difference.

COVID-19

Provided by the Afterschool Alliance, this toolkit includes communications assets to help make the case for afterschool across a variety of audiences and platforms.

LEGISLATORS

Find your legislator to share information about how Afterschool makes a difference in South Dakota.

SoDakSACA Conference

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Afterschool Day at the Capitol

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Out-of-School Time (OST) Director’s Retreat

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Lights On Afterschool

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INITIATIVES

The South Dakota Afterschool Network promotes afterschool programs, advocates public policy on behalf of afterschool programs, and encourages high quality in afterschool programs across South Dakota. Follow our ongoing efforts on our Facebook page.

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