Wisconsin Statewide Afterschool Network

About this grant

This grant will support the Marshfield Clinic, which coordinates the Wisconsin State Afterschool Network to expand access to high-quality afterschool programs for young people. Specific initiatives will include: 1) augment professional development practices to address youth mental health challenges through training for afterschool professionals; 2) undergo a rebranding initiative to expand the network’s reach to youth-serving programs, educate the public on the role of afterschool and build new partnerships; 3) work with education stakeholders and policymakers to design and implement education recovery funding to help Wisconsin youth recover and thrive; 4) work with the Mott Foundation to design future afterschool programs and ecosystems; and 5) support the promotion and distribution of Mizzen resources.