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The Oklahoma Afterschool Network (OKAN) is committed to a vision in which all Oklahoma children and youth are safe, nurtured and involved in enriching activities during their out-of-school time.  Afterschool programs keep kids safe and healthy, inspire learning and support working families.  For more information visit: www.okafterschool.org.

OKAN’s work focuses on three primary areas: 1) Fostering partnerships, 2) Securing resources and 3) Ensuring quality out-of-school time programming for all Oklahoma children.  OKAN is a member of the national Network of Statewide Afterschool Networks supported by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. 

Fast Facts

·         Oklahoma’s children spend only 20% of their waking hours in school.  Where are they spending the other 80% of their time?

·         Nearly one-third (29%,180,559) of Oklahoma’s K-12 children are left on their own afterschool.  These children spend an average of 9 hours per week unsupervised.

·         Oklahoma is 1 of only 14 states that does not fund afterschool programs for its 643,133 children between the ages of 5 – 18.

What You Can Do!

·         Donate to an afterschool program -- $, books, program supplies or your time.

·         Contact your legislator, county/city officials and school board members to encourage their support for afterschool programs in your community.

·         Join the Network…it’s free, and you will receive regular email updates full of information. 

      To sign up visit: www.okafterschool.org/join-the-network.