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
 ♦ Members of the OAN Standards and Quality Committee have been working hard over the past year to develop a user's guide for the Quality Guidelines for Ohio's Afterschool Programs and are seeking feedback on their draft document. Access the document and feedback form.
♦ Meeting materials from the August 4th OAN Membership Meeting are available for viewing.
 ♦ OAN Director, Liz Nusken, along with Dr. Paul Young, National AfterSchool Association CEO and President; Tracey Ballas, School-Age NOTES Inc. Chief Executive; Robin Jones, Director of Care After School at Bluffsview Elementary in Worthington and Florence Plagenz, Coordinator for Columbus State Community College’s Wedgewood Village Afterschool had the opportunity to address the public through WOSU’s radio show “All Sides” hosted by Ann Fisher. Access the show.
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. Learn more.
 In addition, each Ohio CCR&R agency has an Afterschool Specialist committed to working with programs serving school age children. Learn more.
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
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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