Indiana Afterschool Network

🚨 Youth workers! Feeling burnt out? Peer Support Groups could be the game changer you need! 🤝 Join us Oct 30 @ 12 PM ET via Zoom to learn how these free groups can support your well-being. Hear from others, meet facilitators, and get a first-hand taste of the benefits! Register: https://ow.ly/2YIy50THVlj

🌟 Trailblazer Webinar: Fostering Student Well-Being in OST Programs 🌟 Join us on October 30th for a session on enhancing student well-being in out-of-school time programs. Learn how to define well-being, understand key influencing factors, and implement effective strategies to support emotional, social, and physical health. • Practical strategies to nurture student well-being • Opportunities to assess and improve your current efforts • Collaboration with peers on actionable plans 🗓️ Date: October 30th 🕒 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET 🔗 Register here: https://ow.ly/Ou9c50TR4wq

🌱 Join our Spring College & Career Readiness Cohort Info Session! 🌱 We're launching a CCR cohort specifically for out-of-school time programs serving middle schoolers in Indiana. Over the coming months, we'll gather virtually each month to develop, implement, and strengthen CCR efforts statewide. ✨ What you'll gain: ✅ Access to the Employability Skills Toolkit. ✅ A personalized curriculum to bring back to your program. ✅ Custom surveys to gather data for funders and partners. ✅ A supportive cohort to lean on for guidance. Don't miss out! 📅 This info session kicks off on TOMORROW, 10/25 @ 11a ET. Register here: https://ow.ly/ubP150TR3w7

🌟 Exciting times at the Indiana Afterschool Network Regional Meeting in Portland, IN! 🌟 We had a fantastic time linking, learning, and leveraging our collective knowledge through engaging networking games and brainstorming activities. A huge shoutout to our incredible attendees who brought their energy and insights! ✨ Special thanks to ✨ 🌟 Jay County Learning Center for hosting! 🌟 McKenna Crews - American Camp Association   🌟 Mikayla Rainho - TechWise Academy   🌟 Emma Dragoo - Indiana AEYC   🌟 Wendy Turcott - Westminster Preschool   🌟 Mischa Staton - UHS   🌟 Ashley Rice - Indiana Afterschool Network   🌟 Jamie Swaidner - Meridian Health Services Corp.   🌟 Dawn Huff - Indiana Youth Institute   🌟 Ann Grisez - Meridian Health Services Corp.  With kick-offs for all 11 Engagement Regions now complete, we’re eager to keep the momentum going! Want to join us at our next meeting or even host one in your region? 🌟 Reach out to Liz Sukys at esukys@indianaafterschool.org! Let’s continue to make a difference together! 🌟💪 #IndianaAfterschool #Networking #Engagement #Collaboration

📢 Applications Open for the IAN Public Policy Committee! 📢 Are you passionate about advancing public policy for out-of-school time programs in Indiana? We're looking for dedicated leaders to join our Public Policy Committee. This committee is instrumental in guiding our advocacy strategies and shaping the future of out-of-school time programs across Indiana. • October 23rd – Applications Open • December 3rd – Applications Close • January 6th – Orientation for New Members Interested? Apply here: https://ow.ly/XtEn50TR3ml

📣 Regional Engagement Meeting - Auburn, IN (Region 3) 📣 🗓️Date: November 7th 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern 📍 Location: YMCA of DeKalb County, Auburn, IN Join us for an in-person meet-up to connect with out-of-school time providers and stakeholders in Region 3. These gatherings are all about sharing insights, building partnerships, and working together to uplift the quality and impact of OST programs across Indiana. Come, collaborate, and be a part of the movement to strengthen our OST community! 🔗 Register here by 10/24: https://ow.ly/3kPy50TR4RL

🌱 Join our Spring College & Career Readiness Cohort Info Session! 🌱 We're launching a CCR cohort specifically for out-of-school time programs serving middle schoolers in Indiana. Over the coming months, we'll gather virtually each month to develop, implement, and strengthen CCR efforts statewide. ✨ What you'll gain: ✅ Access to the Employability Skills Toolkit. ✅ A personalized curriculum to bring back to your program. ✅ Custom surveys to gather data for funders and partners. ✅ A supportive cohort to lean on for guidance. Don't miss out! 📅 This info session kicks off on October 24th, from 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Eastern. Register here: https://ow.ly/tW2f50TR2hi

✨ TOWN HALL in Lafayette, IN (Region 4) ✨ Last week, we had a lively discussion at the Bauer Community Center in Lafayette, IN, where we explored sustainability challenges faced by our out-of-school time providers and the incredible advocacy efforts they are leading! 💡 A huge THANK YOU to Jackie Marshall and the amazing staff at Bauer Community Center for hosting us, and a shoutout to Pizza Uncommon -West Lafayette for providing a delicious vegan option! 🍕🌱 And of course, a big THANK YOU to all of our attendees for your passion and insightful contributions: ⭐ Yalonda Brown - Indiana Youth Institute (IYI)   ⭐ Alexis Gutierrez - Lafayette Family YMCA   ⭐ Kiersten Ferguson - Lafayette Family YMCA   ⭐ Lisa Mackey - Bauer Family Resources   ⭐ Dawn Sparks - Indiana AEYC   ⭐ Jackie Marshall - Bauer Family Resources   ⭐ Julia Miller - Girl Coalition of Indiana   ⭐ Angela Murray - UPPER ROOM YOUTH CENTER INC  Want to join the conversation at our next Town Hall? Check out our Advocacy Page: [https://lnkd.in/dVi99D2Y] #AfterschoolAdvocacy #CommunityEngagement #TownHall #YouthDevelopment

Join the Indiana Afterschool Network's Provider Council! Do you work at an out-of-school time program in Indiana? Want to help expand OST opportunities statewide? We're looking for leaders to join the 2025 IAN Provider Council. As a member, you'll collaborate with other OST professionals, support statewide initiatives, and help advance opportunities for all youth. 🗓️ Applications are open until October 21, 2024. ⏳ Time commitment: 2-3 hours per month. If you're ready to make an impact, apply today: https://ow.ly/Sc6q50TzosN

✨ Yesterday’s IAN Regional Meeting in Valparaiso (Region 1) was a fantastic success! We had an incredible time networking, learning, and sharing insights about the out-of-school time field 🌟 A big thank you to the Porter County Community Foundation for providing such a welcoming space. And a special shoutout to our amazing presenters: ⭐ Shannon O'Brien-Besedick - Valparaiso University & American Camp Association ⭐ Gina Avila - Purdue Extension   ⭐ Andrew Bourne - Indiana Afterschool Network, Membership Director  We also want to recognize and thank all our incredible attendees: 🎉 Ashley Rice - Indiana Afterschool Network, Quality Team   🎉 Jill Schlueter-Kim - Girls on the Run International   🎉 Johnny Rucker - City of Gary Youth Services Bureau   🎉 Samantha Henry - Safe Harbor (Michigan City Area Schools)   🎉 Brenda Johnstone - Safe Harbor Nurturing Minds  (Michigan City Area Schools) Missed this meeting? Don’t worry! You can join us at the next one! Head over to our IAN Engagement page to learn more:   👉 [IAN Engagement Page](https://lnkd.in/eMwVrMHA)  Let’s keep growing and strengthening the OST community together! 🌟 #AfterschoolMatters #RegionalMeetings #OutOfSchoolTime #Networking