Quality OST programs provide safe, supportive environments that inspire learning, and in turn, provide the help many working families need.
Get funding and turnkey support to make literacy part of your out-of-school time program.
The Youth Worker Well-Being Project is a collaborative statewide effort to improve the lives of Indiana’s youth workers so they can more effectively work with youth.
Quality standards, best practices, professional learning, and methods for measuring success.
Tools that empower current and future professionals to grow in the practice of serving youth.
Relevant resources curated to support your program’s success.
The Indiana Afterschool Network offers sub-grants to help school-age care providers meet the qualifications for the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF), which supports low-income families. These sub-grants cover costs such as enhanced background checks and health screenings required for CCDF eligibility. Our goal is to expand access to high-quality out-of-school care across Indiana.
Sept. 4, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST | Join us for in-person networking and shared learning with OST leaders and partners across Indiana! These informal gatherings offer a space to discuss challenges, share successes, and explore innovative ways to enhance the quality of out-of-school time programs. Register by Aug. 21.
Fair Oaks Farms
856 N 600 E
Fair Oaks, IN 47943
The STEM Connection is seeking a creative Marketing and Communications Coordinator to join our team full-time. This role is ideal for someone passionate about making an impact in the community and has a knack for storytelling, strong project management skills, and an eye for design, as well as a background in marketing, graphic design, and social media skills (photography and videography is a plus). Join us and be a vital part of a team dedicated to inspiring the next generation in STEM!
From developing critical thinking skills to improving decision-making and building healthy habits, out-of-school time programs have been found to help develop the foundational skills and competencies that contribute to young people’s health, education, and overall well-being.
We’ll help you maintain the skills, knowledge, and tools needed to deliver high-quality programs to Indiana’s youth.
Help shape a brighter future for kids in Indiana.
