| OST Links and Additional Resources |
www.naaweb.org - National AfterSchool Association The National AfterSchool Association, formerly the National School-Age Care Alliance, was founded in 1987. www.niost.org - National Institute of Out-of-School Time Our Mission is to ensure that all children, youth, and families have access to high quality programs, activities, and opportunities during non-school hours. www.afterschoolalliance.org - Afterschool Alliance The Afterschool Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of afterschool programs and advocating for quality, affordable programs for all children. Connects you to federal resources that support children and youth during out-of-school hours. http://dss.sd.gov/childcare/outofschooltime/ Child Care Services – OST Program The South Dakota Department of Social Services Division of Child Care Services (CCS) encourages school officials to work with their communities to build programs that positively impact K-8 children during their out-of-school time. |