Speak up and speak out! Advocating for the importance of afterschool programs is essential and by taking action, we can make a difference and improve out of school time opportunities. Remember, every voice counts!
Afterschool Advocacy Resources
Here are some helpful resources to empower afterschool advocacy:
PA State Afterschool Youth Development Network (PSAYDN) Advocacy Toolkit
Afterschool Alliance Policy and Action Center
Not sure who to contact? Click here for the Afterschool Alliance Policy and Action Center tool to find your legislator.
APOST Afterschool Advocacy Ambassador Program
Please click here for the flyer.
YOU play an important role in the healthy positive development of youth on a daily basis, right? YOU help children create, learn, dream, solve, cope, care, grow…and so much more, right? YOU understand that your OST program plays a major role in the lives of all the youth and families who depend on it, right? BUT…does the general public, our policymakers, community leaders and other decision makers understand the importance of OST to youth and communities at large? Not quite. It’s time for you to become a CHAMPION of OST and advocate on behalf of the youth and families who benefit! Click here for more information and to get involved today!
Upcoming Advocacy Opportunities
Recent APOST Advocacy
APOST engages the out of school time community in numerous advocacy opportunities. Please take a look at some of the past APOST Advocacy Events....
2/14 I Love My Afterschool Program Symposium
What are YOU Doing to Advocate?
We want to hear your stories and share your success with others. Please email us at support@afterschoolpgh.org to share your advocacy efforts and we will feature your accomplishments in our next newsletter!
Join the Conversation about Afterschool Advocacy
Visit the AfterschoolPGH Blog to share your thoughts and suggestions about effective advocacy and current issues that need out support.
