Rhode Island Afterschool Network

Big voices, real impact 💙

Our youth showed up at the State House on Wednesday to advocate for out-of-school time programs and support the Building Opportunity of Out of School Time (BOOST) Bill (H7501/S2452) alongside Rhode Island Afterschool Network.

From sharing their experiences with leaders to showing up where decisions are made, they reminded everyone why investing in youth and families matters.

We are so proud of these young leaders for using their voices to create change! 💫

We need your voice! BOOST Bill (Building Opportunity of Out-of-School Time) will be heard in House Finance Committee on 4/28 at 4:30pm in Providence and we are calling on all OST Champions to submit letters of support and attend the hearing.

seeks to strengthen OST through investing in prevention, connection and community-based supports to ensure Rhode Island youth have relationships and resources they need to thrive.

You can make a difference:
- Submit a letter of support (testimony template in our Linktree)
- Attend the hearing with your community and express your support

In-person support is powerful, but if you can’t attend, written testimonies are just as important and still make your voice heard.

We look forward to having you there!

Spring is here - and so is the RIAN monthly drop! There’s some exciting things ahead ☀️😎 share with your team members and check out our Linktree for more information on everything you see here!

Afterschool matters more than most people realize.

This , we’re asking you to do two simple things:
✔️ Support an afterschool program in your community
✔️ Talk to 5 people about why afterschool matters

Does your grandma know what afterschool really does for young people? Share with her today!

From academic support to workforce readiness, afterschool programs are a critical part of how young people learn, grow, and stay connected.

Start the conversation. Support the field. Help more young people access opportunity beyond the school day. 🧃🚸🖍️