partnerships

Create Partnerships

Developing a state-wide shared vision that supports the development of local partnerships.

Policy & Advocacy

Advocating for policies and sustainable funding streams that enhance the effectiveness of after-school programs.

Quality & Practices

Providing access to resources, research and links to valuable web-sites and professional development opportunities

What's New

  • Kids Count in Michigan Data Book: Health Matters

    posted on January 24th, 2012
    The 2011 Michigan Kids Count Data Book shows that growing poverty is threatening children’s health and well-being, and lowering their chances of success and the state’s chances for a bright future.

  • Diversity and Inclusion in Afterschool Programs: More Than Just The Right Things To Do!

    posted on January 6th, 2012
    Working in the field of diversity and inclusion for the past ten years has been both rewarding and frustrating. Rewarding in the fact that I get to recruit, train, and retain talented individuals; provide educational, mentoring, and leadership opportunities; increased efficacy of existing initiatives, programs, and communications; and leverage diverse perspectives and experiences to develop innovative and creative ideas and solutions.

  • MASP Connections: December Issue

    posted on December 15th, 2011
    Check out MASP's monthly newsletter, MASP Connections: conta.cc/skuRnx. This month's newsletter features information on Youth Driven Spaces, Summer Food Service Program, an opportunity for Mapping Out-of-School-Time Science, and a link to an article in Parents Magazine on, "The New Latchkey Kids."

  • MASP Encouraged by Governor’s Message On Talent Development

    posted on December 1st, 2011
    The Michigan After-School Partnership (MASP) is supportive of Gov. Snyder’s message, delivered earlier today, on the need to improve talent in the state.  A recent initiative facilitated by MASP directly addresses the issue, noted by the Governor, that Michigan has too few students graduating in the engineering and mathematic fields.

  • Michigan Making Good Progress in Making Afterschool Programs Available to All Children Who Need Them,But Still Has Vast Unmet Need

    posted on November 18th, 2011
    A new assessment of states’ progress toward offering afterschool programs to all children who need them finds that Michigan is making real progress, but has more work to do to fully meet the need. Michigan was one of just nine states to earn a 4 on a scale of 1 to 5 in the new report.

  • All Pro Dads

    posted on November 4th, 2011
    Guest Blogger Aaron Sutherland Principal, New Haven Community School on being selected as a recipient of the Michigan Association of School Boards 2011 Michigan’s Best Award for its All Pro Dads Breakfast program. 

  • We're Moving!

    posted on October 24th, 2011
    We're Moving!
    Beginning November 1, 2011 you can find us in the Nonprofit Center at the Armory
    330 Marshall Street
    Suite 211
    Lansing, MI 48912

    During the move transition, our phones and internet may be down. Please be patient with us during this time.