By Jessica Woltjen, Policy & Outreach Manager On October 25th, afterschool programs across the nation joined the Afterschool Alliance in celebration of the 19th annual Lights On Afterschool Day. Lights On Afterschool
By Jessica Woltjen, Policy & Outreach Manager When the clock strikes 3 p.m., thousands of Georgia’s youth head off to explore their interests, develop new skills, and build upon school
By Olivia Kemp, MSW Intern Path to Shine is a community-based afterschool program that seeks to empower underserved elementary aged children at 14 program sites in Georgia. Each program site
By Jessica Woltjen, Policy and Outreach Manager The U.S. Department of Education approved Georgia’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Plan in January with more opportunities for out-of-school time than ever
By Jessica Woltjen, Outreach Manager Join us for the inaugural Afterschool Day at the Capitol on February 28, 2018 from 8:00 – 11:30 AM! Afterschool Day at the Capitol seeks to raise awareness of
By Sharnae Scott, AmeriCorps VISTA Member We are excited to announce the launch of our new Afterschool Community Champions Program! This program gives individuals a unique opportunity to build relationships
By Olivia Kemp, MSW Intern Hi, my name is Olivia Kemp and I am happy to announce that I am the new MSW Intern at GSAN! I will be working
By Katie Landes, Director Join the Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network (GSAN) for the inaugural Brews for Afterschool. It promises to be a festive evening, offering guests an opportunity to play
By Katie Landes, Director Approximately 100,000 children in Georgia under the age of 18 live with serious mental health conditions. Many of these children do not receive the necessary treatment.
By Sharnae Scott, AmeriCorps VISTA Member On July 13th, Atlanta-Fulton Public Libraries and the Preservation of Life afterschool program hosted a pajama day at College Park, Dogwood, Cleveland Avenue, East Point,