Working Together to Help Youth ThriveWisconsin Afterschool Network (WAN) has officially changed its name to Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance (WOSTA) to more accurately represent our work and our vision for youth and families. Out-of-school-time programs and services play a critical role in the public health of our communities. Families and young people depend on OST programs to provide safety, learning, well-being, physical activity, nutrition, friendship, and so much more. Yet there is a tremendous amount of work to be done to ensure these programs and locations are available to all youth and that they have the resources necessary to provide their integral services. We hope our re-branding raises awareness of the importance of OST programming and encourages increased support and resources for providers across the state. Be sure to save our new website and email address!The Benefits of MembershipBecoming a member of the Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance is FREE and comes with some benefits. Members will receive discount codes for free registration to the Alternative Pathway courses: Introduction to School-Age Care; Guiding Children's Behavior in OST programs; and School-Age Curricular Framework, as well as access to Member Only discussion boards. We would love to have you join us in supporting high quality programs for youth in Wisconsin! Join TodayOST Resource CenterThe Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance is here to provide supports and resources to YOU and YOUR PROGRAM through our OST Resource Center. The Resource Center contains content on topics such as: Mental and Emotional Wellness; Starting a Program; STEM and more - as well as links to YouTube and Buzzsprout! In addition to content, you can request personalized Technical Assistance using our Request Technical Assistance Form found in Quick Links. We are here to help you - so let's get started! OST Resource Center STEM |