Welcome
Welcome to the Ohio Afterschool Network website. The network serves as a vehicle to positively impact the afterschool environment in Ohio. We bring together a number of systems and stakeholders, including policymakers, educators, parents, and service providers. Through the abilities of this network, our work will result in all Ohio families having access to high quality afterschool experiences.
OAN Highlights
♦ OAN submits recommendations to ODJFS and ODE for Creating a School-Age Child Care, Afterschool and Extended Learning Opportunities Infrastructure in the Ohio Department of Education. Read more.
♦  America After 3PM research released! This study, commissioned by the Afterschool Alliance and funded by JC Penney Afterschool Fund, is the nation's most in-depth study of national, state and ethnic information on afterschool participation, demand, parent satisfaction and examines trends in these areas. 851 Ohio households were surveyed for this study, view Ohio data, including being named as one of the "States on the Move for Afterschool" at www.afterschoolalliance.org/AA3PM.cfm.
OAN Group Work
The OAN Standards and Quality Committee is pleased to announce the release of the Afterschool Core Knowledge and Competencies (AS-CKC) resource. Read more.
OAN's Licensing Workgroup convened to research recommendations to the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) and Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) regarding school-age licensing. After feedback from OAN Members, final recommendations were shared with state systems.
View Final OAN Recommendations
View Acknowledgment Letter from ODJFS and ODE
Looking for an Afterschool Program?
 Ohio's Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) agencies maintain the most comprehensive, up-to-date, early care & education and afterschool databases in Ohio.
Your local agency can assist you with referrals to child care and information on evaluating child care programs.
Ohio CCR&R databases are now available online for you to do your own search as well. Don't hesitate to contact the agency for further assistance in your search.
Click here for online search
Selecting a Quality After-School Program for Your Child
Concerned about after school care for your child? This brochure will help you in selecting a quality after-school program. It includes questions to ask yourself along the way as well as a checklist to refer to when looking at a specific program.
 Download Brochure (pdf)
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Our Vision
2010 OAN Membership Meetings
February 3 ~ May 5 ~ August 4 ~ November 10
For more information, click here.
Attention Members
Interested in connecting with other members? Check out the Member Directory located in the Members Only section.
Need information on funding and grant opportunities? Check out the listing of Featured Grants located in the Resources section.
Seeking the latest in afterschool news, advocacy, research, resources, and upcoming events? Review the member eNewsletter located in the News section.
Want to get involved in advocacy efforts, quality/standards or network development? Join one of OAN's committees - learn more by visiting the OAN Committee section.
Looking for upcoming afterschool-related events and/or trainings? Search the OAN event calendar located in the Events section.
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