What MASP Does

Advocacy & Policy Leadership

MASP provides nonpartisan policy leadership to strengthen OST programs and ensure state and private investments are effective, targeted, and responsive to community needs.

System & Network Building

MASP connects local providers, policymakers, families, and community leaders to improve coordination, share best practices, and strengthen OST systems statewide.

Capacity & Quality Support

MASP helps programs operate more effectively through professional development, practical tools, standards, and technical assistance—supporting strong outcomes and responsible program management.

Youth Engagement & Leadership

MASP ensures youth perspectives inform OST policy and program design, helping systems respond to real needs and prepare young people for future success.

Data, Research & Strategic Insights

MASP collects and shares data on participation, outcomes, and service gaps to guide decision-making, improve accountability, and highlight where investments can deliver the greatest return.

Why Our Work Matters

A strong out-of-school time (OST) system doesn’t happen by accident. It requires coordination, clear priorities, and a trusted, statewide convener to ensure efforts are efficient, aligned, and delivering results for families and taxpayers. MASP fills that role for Michigan.

As a statewide intermediary, MASP:

  • Connects partners across sectors by bringing together providers, schools, families, employers, policymakers, and philanthropy around shared goals for youth success.

  • Aligns policy with real-world needs by translating local experience into practical policy recommendations, funding strategies, and system improvements.

  • Reduces duplication and silos by helping regions and programs work together—maximizing impact rather than competing for limited resources.

  • Expands access and opportunity by identifying service gaps and ensuring programs reach families and communities with the greatest unmet need.

  • Supports long-term stability by promoting responsible funding strategies, workforce readiness, and thoughtful system planning.

Without a statewide intermediary like MASP, OST efforts remain disconnected and inefficient. With one, Michigan can build a coordinated, scalable system that delivers measurable benefits for youth, families, and local communities—while making smart use of public and private dollars.