Welcome to MAP!

MAP is dedicated to expanding quality afterschool and out-of-school time (ASOST) programs and other expanded learning opportunities (ELO) statewide for children, youth, families and communities.

Why Afterschool Matters

Afterschool, Out-of-School Time (OST) and expanded learning opportunities inspire and support thousands of Massachusetts children, youth and families every day. From project-based learning to music and the arts to physical fitness and nutrition, OST programs address the needs of the whole child. Yet, only 20% of Massachusetts' 1.3 million school-age children and youth have access to afterschool and out-of-school time opportunities.

For providing quality services, supporting working families, supporting economic growth, strengthening workforce development and keeping kids safe, the answer is simple: AFTERSCHOOL WORKS!

Join the Cause

There are many ways to help support MAP and critical public policy efforts around afterschool and ELO. Here's how:

  Join MAP Now to Support Massachusetts Youth!

Sign up by clicking on Advocacy Center on the left side of this page to be added to our email distribution list and receive news about what's happening at the State House, and to find out how you can get involved!

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Every Friday, MAP sends a weekly e-newsletter, the W.I.N. (Weekly Information for Networks). To subscribe, click here.

Creative Minds Out of School

Creative Minds Out of School is an exciting, new arts education program designed by the Massachusetts Afterschool Partnership (MAP) in partnership with the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), the states art and culture agency, and Davis Publications, the nations leading publisher of arts education materials.  The goal of the Creative Minds curriculum is to engage children grades K-5 in high-quality art exploration and art-making in afterschool and out-of-school time settings. The Creative Minds curriculum has been launched nationally.

 

The Creative Minds Facebook page can be found here.

 

 If you have any questions about Creative Minds, please contact Katie Magrane at kmagrane@massafterschool.org.

Advocacy Tip

Now that formal Legislative sessions have ended for the year, legislators will be spending more time in their home districts. Invite your state Representative and Senator to visit your program and see firsthand the exciting opportunities you are providing for children and youth.

For more information, or to suggest an advocacy tip, contact Nicole Wilkins, Communications and Policy Associate, at nwilkins@massafterschool.org.