Afterschool Initiative (ASI)

Each Child Care Resource and Referral agency in Ohio has an Afterschool Specialist who is committed to working with all persons and programs that have school age children as part of their program.  This translates to all 88 Ohio counties having access to the expertise these persons bring to the table.  When we say “afterschool” we refer to anytime outside the regular school day.  The Afterschool Specialist in each R & R is available to assist with areas such as:

♦ Training – how to help school-agers with academics, quality issues you face, or expansion of current program

♦ Networking – what other afterschool activities are happening in your community

♦ Accreditation – what does it mean to be accredited and what do you need to do

♦ Quality – what is the generally accepted measure of quality in afterschool programs

♦ Resources – a variety of books, games, materials, and other learning materials are available for you to use to enhance your program

♦ Start-up or expansion – how do you start, what do you need to do

♦ Licensing – what does it mean, what do you have to do

♦ Referrals – assist parents to identify programs that are available to their children  

Statewide ASI Contacts:

Ohio Child Care Resource & Referral Association
6660 Doubletree Ave, Suite 11, Columbus, OH 43229 • 1-877-547-6978

Liz Nusken, Afterschool Initiatives Director • 614-396-5959 ext 310 
Alycia Orcena, Senior Afterschool Associate • 614-396-5959 ext 318 

ASI Specialists by Region: