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.
Read NowWhat 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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Afterschool Alliance - Well-Being in the time of COVID
Resources for supporting family wellbeing, best practices for self-care, and more.
Read MoreFamilies 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.
Read MoreFSSA’s Child Care Finder
Use this search tool to obtain a list of child care providers in Indiana.
View NowNational 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.
Read MoreParent 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreSummer Activity Guide
A suite of fun activities designed for an atypical summer or school year.
Learn MoreUpdated 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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