The Afterschool Alliance works to ensure children have access to affordable, quality afterschool and summer learning programs. #AfterschoolWorks

Core values

- **Academic Improvement**: Afterschool programs enhance academic performance, including better grades in reading and math, improved attendance, and higher standardized test scores[2][3][5].
- **Social and Emotional Development**: These programs support social, emotional, and cognitive development, reduce risky behaviors, and promote physical health[3][4][5].
- **Safety and Supervision**: They provide a safe environment, reducing instances of unsupervised youth and associated risky behaviors[3][5].
- **Community and Family Benefits**: Afterschool programs support working families, reduce the economic burden on businesses due to absenteeism, and foster community partnerships[3][5].
- **Positive Youth Development**: They promote positive attitudes toward school, improve self-esteem and mental health, and encourage prosocial behaviors[1][3][5].