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March 5, 2012
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The Maryland Out of School Time Network is comprised of community members and groups campaigning for expanded funding, more effective policies, and increased program quality to ensure all young people in Maryland have access to activities in the out of school hours that enable them to achieve in all stages of their development. The network provides a place to exchange information, test out new ideas, share best practice information, and develop and implement a movement that successfully convinces policy makers to make the network’s goals a reality.
The network defines "Out of School Time" opportunities as the activities provided at all times when school is not in session. These activities will serve youth ages 5-19 year olds (in school and out of school). The activities provide safe places, encourage academic success, develop youth leadership, and nurture talents and interests so that young people can achieve in their own unique ways.
Our Broad Goals
Increase funding to ensure every young person in Advance policies that foster more out of school time opportunities and decrease barriers for young people in accessing these opportunities; Increase the quality of Out of School Time opportunities. The network provides a place to exchange information, test out new ideas, share best practice information, and develop and implement a movement that successfully convinces policy makers to make the network’s goals a reality.
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
With matching funding provided by:
Annie E. Casey Foundation
Community Foundation for Prince George's County
Family League of Baltimore City
Governor’s Office for Children
Maryland State Department of Education
Maryland State Department of Human Resources
Montgomery County Collaboration Council
Open Society Institute – Baltimore
Wicomico Partnerships for Families & Children