20 Years of Out-of-School Time Advocacy

This spring marks our twentieth anniversary! 

 

Twenty Years and Going Strong! Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate twenty years of active service for Boston’s families and youth. Over 160 old and new friends of BOSTnet gathered on Wednesday, October 24^th on the beautiful 36^th floor of the State Street Financial Center. The only thing better than the view was the company of so many inspiring people who helped us honor the contributions of six individuals who have worked hard to make Boston a better place for children and youth. Their awards, paintings created by young artists from Artists for Humanity, highlighted one of the many innovative programs BOSTnet works with that provides diverse and creative opportunities to the City’s children and youth.

 

 

 

                                       

                

  

    

 

                       

                      Elaine Fersh                    Chris Gabrieli            Linda Whitlock

                                    

                                     Eli Wolff                   Judith Kurland, Mayor's Office

                                

                                                  Kerry Sullivan

BOSTnet Celebrates Twenty Years:  Information
We hope that you will join us in celebrating the history of afterschool in Massachusetts and support our children’s future as we approach this significant milestone.  BOSTnet has directed millions of dollars to out-of-school time programs to cover the costs of equipment, supplies, facilities improvements, curriculum development and specialized programming.  Out-of-school time professionals, and the families they serve, are the driving force behind all of BOSTnet’s work.  BOSTnet has cultivated a diverse network of over 400 after-school and youth programs.  All of these programs are featured in our annual Guide to Boston’s Before and After-School Programs, the most comprehensive and current out-of-school time resource in Boston.  

Build the Out-of-School Time Network (BOSTnet) continues to serve as a tireless advocate to improve the quality and abundance of child-care and after-school options in Massachusetts’ for low-income families.  BOSTnet is the lead organization in supporting before and after-school professionals to provide the best quality programs and activities to stimulate children’s learning and to keep our youth safe during out-of-school time hours.  BOSTnet has organized these valuable workers year after year and elevated their issues and voices to be heard on Beacon Hill.  Please view our Milestones to see year-by-year advocacy efforts by Parents United for Child Care, now BOSTnet.
                                                                                    

View the BOSTnet BUZZ February 2007 edition to read past and present BOSTnet achievements in the out-of-school time field!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BOSTnet Celebrates Twenty Years:  Thank You to our Guide Sponsors
BOSTnet would like to extend a Thank you to those who sponsored our 2007-2008 20^th Anniversary Special Edition Guide to Boston’s Before and After School Programs.   Once again, we were able to put thousands of free copies of this guide into the hands of parents and advocates searching for safe, affordable opportunities for children before and after-school.  Thanks to your support, the 2007-2008 Special Edition referenced more opportunities than ever before (500).   The 2007-2008 Special Edition is also available on-line, in a searchable format, in Spanish and English. 

BOSTnet envisions a future in which all families have access to a rich network of out-of-school time opportunities that challenge, reward, and inspire children and youth.  Thank you for your commitment to enhancing the quality and increasing the capacity of the out-of-school time field by supporting BOSTnet's 2007-2008 20^th Anniversary Special Edition Guide to Boston’s Before and After School Programs.

CLICK HERE to view a list of the Guide Sponsors.