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Welcome to MAP!
MAP is dedicated to expanding quality afterschool, out-of-school time and extended learning opportunities statewide for school-age children, youth, families and communities.
Why Afterschool Matters Afterschool, Out-of-School Time (OST) and extended 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 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!
ADVOCACY UPDATE: FY2010 Budget Process For more information on MAP's biweekly stimulus package conference calls, minutes from past calls, and general stimulus package information, as well as updated information and advocacy steps regarding the FY2010 State Budget, please visit: Policy Update Page (updated 6/19).
Keep Up-to-Date with the W.I.N. MAP publishes a weekly newsletter, the W.I.N. (Weekly Information for Networks). For archived version of our newsletters, click here!
FY2010 ASOST Continuation Grant Update The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has posted the ASOST Continuation Grant RFP. Through this state grant program, DESE seeks to maintain and support FY2009 After-School and Out-of-School Time Quality Grantees with continued grant funding. The purpose of the FY2010 continuation grant is to provide students in grades K-12 with effective after-school and out-of-school time (ASOST) programs and services and to increase comprehensive ASOST programming that supports children's and youth's academic, social, and emotional development outside the regular school day, for public and non-public school age students during the school year and over the summer months. You can find the grant at:
http://finance1.doe.mass.edu/grants/grants10/rfp/530.html
Advocacy Tip Summertime is a great time to build a new relationship with a legislator, or strengthen an existing relationship. Invite your legislator to visit your program and discuss the great things you are doing for children and families in your community! For more information, or to suggest an advocacy tip, contact Julie Albert, Communications and Policy Associate, at jalbert@massafterschool.org.
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