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"Afterschool professionals make a difference in the lives of young people and we encourage everyone in Wyoming to join us in showing our appreciation," said Director Linda Barton.
An afterschool professional is someone who works with children and youth in diverse school and community-based settings to provide a wide variety of extended learning opportunities and care during out-of-school hours.
An estimated 10.2 million children participate in afterschool programs each year.
Today, afterschool programs are viewed as much more than just childcare. They are widely credited as the way to enhance education in STEM, literacy, the arts, social and emotional learning, health and wellness, and more. With that demand comes increased responsibility on the estimated 850,000 of professionals who
are making a difference in the lives of our children.
Friends of afterschool are invited to join the fun!
- Declare on social media: I appreciate the Afterschool Professionals who make a difference in the lives of young people. #heartofafterschool
- Give a hand-written card from you and/or your child to the afterschool professional in your life.
- Send an email to an afterschool professional's supervisor describing why that person is appreciated.
- Bring treats to the staff at your afterschool program.
- Find more resources at naaweb.org/heart-of-afterschool-toolkit.
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