Our Story
The efforts to form an Afterschool Network in North Dakota first began in 2012 and a formal proposal was submitted to the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation in February 2015. This initial request served to support the development of the North Dakota Afterschool Partnership. In 2016, the Partnership submitted an advancement request to form what we are today, the North Dakota Afterschool Network.
Our Mission
On behalf of the school-age youth, the ND Afterschool Network supports and advocates for high quality out-of-school time programming, resources and services.
Our Vision
The ND Afterschool Network promotes access to high-quality, safe, and affordable out-of-school time programming that supports positive academic and social outcomes for youth preK-12 across North Dakota.
By working in partnership with out-of-school time programs, schools, state and community-based organizations, the ND Afterschool Network works to connect, support, and advocate at the local, state and national level to support funding afterschool programs and raise awareness of the benefits of afterschool for children, families and communities- ND's current and future workforce.
Our Partners
ND Afterschool Network engages with partners around the state and country to ensure that students PreK-12 across North Dakota have access to high-quality, safe, and affordable out-of-school time programming. Partners provide funding, resources, and support to help with this important work.
Afterschool Alliance | American Institute for Reserach | Board Source | Girls Who Code | National Conference of State Legislatures | National League of Cities | ND State Library | ND STEM Ecosystem