Massachusetts After School

Massachusetts Special Commission Releases Report on Afterschool Time

Comprehensive study details key opportunity to develop 1.3 million youth into future leaders.

Profiles of Legislative Districts [17mb]

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Message from the Co-Chairs

Children and youth across the Commonwealth need our help and support to become caring and productive members of our society. Massachusetts has nearly 1.3 million children and youth; more than 850,000 are ages 5-14 and more than 400,000 are ages 15-19. Nearly 14% of them live at or below the poverty level and over 80% are without access to safe and enriching opportunities when they are out of school.

Full message from the Co-Chairs

Co-Chairs Issue Letter to Congress Regarding 21st Century Learning Centers

Letter from Co-Chairs.

Co-Chairs Issue Statement on Behalf of Lights On! Afterschool

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The Special Commission Releases Issue Briefs

Click here to learn more about the critical role afterschool programs play in the lives of children, youth and families.

The Special Commission's Progress Report

Click here to find out what we have learned so far.