OUT OF SCHOOL TIME COLLABORATIVE

The Out of School Time (OST) Collaborative aims to improve the resiliency of children and youth through quality, widely accessible out-of-school-time programs.

INITIATIVE IMPACT

In 2021, 96% of program participants would not have had other resources or opportunities for the academic and social support that was provided by the OST programs

In 2021, 84% of parents and guardians were able to pursue employment or educational opportunities as a direct result of the child care provided by OST programs

1,800+ children and youth received Out of School Time programming in 2019

Since 2012, there have been over 100 child and youth OST programs funded

OST programs provided children and youth with opportunities that helped them to:

• Increase their sense of belonging

• Prevent summer learning loss

• Engage with their community

• Increase their fitness level

• Make new friends

In 2020, REACH worked with IRCC to develop a living digital map of all the child and youth services in Edmonton

For every $1 invested in Bridging Together OST, at least $3.30 was returned to Edmonton in social value.

The OST Collaborative is evolving to include additional

OUTCOMES

“We involve youth and their families in developing our programs and giving their opinions on what we can do to increase the wellbeing of families. Some have experienced discrimination and conflict. In learning how to overcome these challenges we’re helping them gain coping and leadership skills. We’re building their self-esteem, and helping them understand how they can be good citizens in this country.”

- Luketa M’Pindou, Alliance Jeunesse-Famille de l’Alberta Society