Resources for Afterschool & OST Programs

Resources for Families

Curated list of resources to help support caregivers and families.

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Sample Email from Families to Schools Encouraging Collaboration with OST

Email template that families can send to schools to encourage in-school & out-of-school collaboration.

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What to Look for in a High-Quality Afterschool Program

Quality programs understand that youth in different age groups have different needs. Learn what to look for to make sure you pick the right program for your kids

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Additional Resources for Families

Afterschool Alliance - Well-Being in the time of COVID

Resources for supporting family wellbeing, best practices for self-care, and more.

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Families Tackling Tough Times Together

Initiative of Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences, with the aim of helping families strengthen their resilience while they cope with the crisis.

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FSSA’s Child Care Finder

Use this search tool to obtain a list of child care providers in Indiana.

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National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) - Parent Toolkit

A variety of evidence based tools and links to help kids and families learning throughout the summer and when schools are closed.

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Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide

This guide from the Office of Educational Technology aims to help caregivers of children who are learning digitally, no matter their experience level.

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The Play at Home Playbook

This guide from Playworks highlights games that children can play in any space safely and in accordance with all CDC guidelines to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

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Summer Activity Guide

A suite of fun activities designed for an atypical summer or school year.

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Updated For COVID-19: Guide To Internet Plans For Low And Fixed-Income Households

Find out if you or a member of your household qualify for a discount on internet, free computers, and resources to stay connected at home.

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