ABOUT US
Established in 2016, the Delaware Afterschool Network (DEAN) endorses the goal that all school-age children be academically, socially, culturally, and physically healthy. DEAN and its partners work to create a long-term policy voice for afterschool programs, advocate for policies that support high-quality programs, support the afterschool workforce, increase public awareness regarding afterschool programs, build bridges between schools and community-based organizations, and support family-centered practices.
MISSION
To expand and support high-quality out-of-school programs so Delaware’s children are safe, supervised, and prepared to lead productive lives.
VISION
A place where all Delaware K-12 youth have access to a high-quality learning experience before and after the school day, preparing them for academic success, tomorrow’s workforce, and to become engaged community citizens.
PURPOSE
A driving force that develops partnerships, brings stakeholders together, and shares best practices to ensure that affordable, sustainable afterschool, out-of-school, and summer learning programs are available.
WE BELIEVE....
...our youth, now more than ever, need safe, local, quality educational support outside of the school day.
...our local out-of-school providers are an important part of our local economy and our local communities.
....that all are stronger together, and a network is the best way to organize them to best meet our families’ needs.
Our Fiscal Sponsor
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United Way of Delaware INVESTS in the Delaware Afterschool Network.
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UWDE believes that social change & outcomes matter.
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UWDE believes that too many children live in poverty and too many families exist in crisis.
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UWDE maximizes the community’s resources to improve the quality of life for all.
Focus Areas
Partnership & Policy
Aligning, Reinforcing, and Enriching the School Day: Create a sustainable structure of statewide partnerships to define and support afterschool and out-of-school programs and policies, focusing on high-quality school-community partnerships for all children.
Sustainability
Strengthening Afterschool, Out of School, and Summer Learning Programs and Afterschool Professionals: Establish a measurement framework for Delaware afterschool programs that include data-driven accountability and outcomes for positive youth development.
Quality
Helping Students Become Thriving, Productive Adults: Support the development of statewide systems that ensure high-quality afterschool, out-of-school, and summer learning programs throughout the state.