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Other Resources and Information
EXPLORING THE SUPPLY AND DEMAND FOR COMMUNITY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES IN MINNESOTA - A Survey of Minnesota Parents and Youth
This study was designed to explore Minnesota parent and youth perceptions about afterschool opportunities for young people across the state.
EXPLORING THE COSTS OF OUT OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMS IN MINNESOTA
This study was commissioned by the partners of Youth Community
Connections: Minnesota’s Statewide Afterschool Alliance and led by its
staff. The results of the study were released at Youth Community Connections' bi-annual meeting, The Afterschool Formula: Bringing It All Together on Thursday, November 13, 2008. (Click here for materials used during that presentation.)
 FRAMEWORKS INSTITUTE RESEARCH
The FrameWorks Institute conducted communications research in Minnesota to find out what Minnesota voters thought about youth and youth programs.
WEB RESOURCES
Key resources and websites on afterschool and summer learning.
- Afterschool Alliance
The Afterschool Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of afterschool programs and advocating for quality, affordable programs for all children.
- Harvard Family Research Project
Harvard Family Research Project (HFRP) strives to promote more effective educational practices, programs, and policies for disadvantaged children and youth by generating, publishing, and disseminating our and others' research.
- Johns Hopkins University Center for Summer Learning
Based at the Johns Hopkins University School of Education, the center works to improve program availability and quality, build public support and influence public policy and funding .
- National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NIOST)
NIOST's mission is to ensure that all children, youth, and families have access to high quality programs, activities, and opportunities during non-school hours.
- Forum for Youth Investment
The Forum for Youth Investment is a nonprofit, nonpartisan "action tank" dedicated to helping communities and the nation make sure all young people are Ready by 21 TM : ready for college, work and life.
- University of Minnesota Extension, Center for Youth Development
The Center bridges research and practice and serves as a resource, catalyst, and advocate for quality community opportunities for young people to learn, lead, and contribute. Learn more about the Youth Work Institute, the Applied Research Collaborative and 4-H here.
OTHER CHILD AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT WEBSITES
Child and youth development websites.
National Youth Focused Organizations
Outcomes and Evaluation
Youth Participation and Leadership
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