Our Vision & Values

The Michigan Afterschool Partnership (MASP) is the statewide voice and coordinating hub for out-of-school time programs that support Michigan’s young people, families, and communities. MASP brings together education leaders, youth-serving organizations, businesses, philanthropy, and policymakers to strengthen and expand high-quality afterschool and summer learning opportunities across the state. By aligning local efforts with statewide strategy, sharing best practices, and elevating data-driven insights, MASP helps ensure out-of-school time programs are effective, sustainable, and responsive to community needs—supporting youth success, working families, and Michigan’s future workforce.

Vision

The out-of-school time (OST) sector is a leader in equipping young people and adults across Michigan with the high-quality, youth-driven, and equitable experiences and resources they need to thrive in school, work, and life.

Values

• Transformative Justice – We change structural forces and systems that harm some groups while benefiting others.

• Belonging – We create environments where all MASP partners and staff feel that they are seen, heard, and valued.

• Bold Action – We use data to drive bold, creative, and strategic risks to accelerate change.

• Authentic Relationships – We build relationships that are honest, transparent, respectful, and trustworthy.

• Youth Driven – We center youth in everything that we do.

• Agency – We create opportunities for OST practitioners, youth, families, and partners to be change makers.