State-wide Efforts
Massachusetts is fortunate to have several statewide advocacy groups to support out-of-school time programs and other youth-focused issues. If you are interested in lending your voice to a state-wide effort, consider becoming involved in one of these groups below.
Massachusetts Afterschool Partnership
Formed in 2002, the Massachusetts Afterschool Partnership is a statewide organization that coordinates the activities of out-of-school time networks in the Commonwealth. They also promote high-quality out-of-school time programming, as well as advocate for increased public and private funding to support these efforts.
Massachusetts School-Age Coalition
This statewide membership organization, located in Dorchester, works to improve accessibility, affordability, quality and diversity of out-of-school opportunities for children and youth.