Our Mission

On behalf of school-age youth, the N.D. Afterschool Network supports and advocates for high-quality, out-of-school-time programming, resources and services.

Our Vision

The N.D. 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 N.D. 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- N.D.'s current and future workforce.  

 Afterschool in North Dakota:

77% of North Dakota parents say afterschool programs help them keep their jobs

86% of North Dakota parents support public funding for afterschool programs

19,865 students are enrolled in an afterschool program in ND, but 26,857 more students would enroll if a program was available to them