We're not just giving kids a place. We're giving them a purpose.

After school programs aren't new. But what is new is the way the Indianapolis community is thinking about them. The Mayor's office, along with organizations such as the United Way and Bridges to Success, have formed the Afterschool Coalition of Indianapolis(ACI). Our mission is straightforward: through collaborative efforts, the Afterschool Coalition of Indianapolis supports the strategic planning, development, and expansion of quality programs during non-school hours for all K-12 Indianapolis children and their families.

As the umbrella organization that represents after school efforts in Indianapolis, ACI works to increase the number of after school opportunities available to children and youth.

After school providers now have a forum to compare services and improve performance. They can network and share ideas among members and access after school best practices that help strengthen and further their initiatives.