Nevada Advocacy Resources
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NICRP
The Nevada Institute for Children’s Research and Policy (NICRP) is dedicated to improving the lives of children through research, advocacy, and other specialized services. |
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National Advocacy Resources
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How to Advocate
Do you need help advocating for OST programs? NAN has created a guide to help you create your message and pick the best advocacy approach! |
America After 3pm
America After 3PM is a national survey of parents or guardians of school-aged children, screening 31,055 households and having 14,393 households completing in-depth interviews via an online survey using a blend of national consumer panels. |
Afterschool Issues
Afterschool and summer learning programs can be a platform for a wide variety of subject areas. These are a number of current policy issues impacting afterschool and affecting federal funding that support programs throughout the United States. |
Nevada Healthy Futures Survey
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In Nevada, unmet demand for afterschool programs has reached an all-time high, with more than 214,000 children who would be enrolled in a program if one were available to them. Demand for afterschool in Nevada surges as parents see key benefits from afterschool, including keeping kids safe, helping them learn and grow, and providing peace of mind for working families. As families face barriers to participation, such as cost and accessibility, there is strong support behind public funding for afterschool programs in the state. |
Helpful Websites
No Kid Hungry Summer Meals Outreach Toolkit - This toolkit from No Kid Hungry provides planning timelines, template communication and publicity materials, and tips for executing a successful event highlighting the importance of summer meals to local influencers.
Helpful webinars
OST Advocacy Training - The Nevada Afterschool Network (NAN) is excited to share our recent advocacy training for OST program staff, families and stakeholders! Learn what advocacy is, how the lawmaking process works, and how to effectively advocate for your OST programs during and in-between legislative sessions.
Helpful guides & Tools
Lightbulbs for Legislators - Color a lightbulb for our legislators! The lightbulbs represent keeping the lights on after school and emphasize the importance of afterschool and out-of-school-time programs in the lives of youth, families, and communities.
OST Advocacy Guide - This advocacy guide is for anyone who believes passionately in the power of education and that out-of-school time (OST) programs support every child to reach their full potential. Your support positively impacts the lives of kids and families across Nevada.
OST Advocacy Training Handout - NAN has created an in-depth OST ADVOCACY TOOLKIT to help you promote your program, create your testimony, and share issues relating to your OST programs. It focuses on advocacy towards legislators and media outreach.
POLICY BRIEFS & FACTSHEETS
NAN Policy Brief (2023) - NAN has created a policy brief that includes current data on the state of afterschool and out-of-school-time in Nevada along with recommendations on what policymakers and legislators can do to make changes and increase program quality, accessibility, and sustainable funding.
OST Programs: Engaging Students & Accelerating Learning (2023) - This factsheet provides an overview of how Nevada's out-of-school time programs impact school readiness and academic achievement.
OST Programs: Supporting Youth Mental Health (2023) - This factsheet provides an overview of how Nevada's out-of-school time programs impact youth mental health.
OST Programs: Promoting Physical Wellness (2023) - This factsheet provides an overview of how Nevada's out-of-school time programs impact youth physical health and wellness.
OST Programs: Keeping Youth Safe (2023) - This factsheet provides an overview of how Nevada's out-of-school time programs impact youth and community safety.
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