Policy
NHAN advances policies and public awareness that support access to high-quality out-of-school time programs for children, youth, and families across New Hampshire. Through data-informed storytelling, partnerships, and field engagement, we help elevate the voices of youth, families, and professionals and highlight the critical role OST plays in education, workforce stability, and community well-being.
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Our advocacy work focuses on building shared understanding, strengthening systems, and supporting efforts that sustain and expand afterschool and summer learning opportunities statewide.
Advocacy at NHAN is about building understanding, strengthening systems, and expanding access to high-quality out-of-school time opportunities for children and youth across New Hampshire. Our work includes elevating youth and provider voices, sharing research and data, supporting public awareness efforts, and highlighting policies and funding that sustain afterschool and summer programs. Together, these efforts help ensure OST remains visible, valued, and supported statewide.
Learn . Connect . Take Action
NHAN curates tools and resources to support meaningful, informed conversations about afterschool and summer learning. These materials are designed for out-of-school time professionals, families, youth, and community members who want to better understand the issues that impact access to quality programs and how to share their perspectives effectively.
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Whether you’re looking to identify your elected officials, explore research and data, or use sample talking points and templates to communicate your story, these resources are here to help you engage in ways that feel accessible and aligned with your role.
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We encourage starting with NHAN’s Year of Advocacy Calendar, which highlights key moments throughout the year to learn, share, and engage—along with guidance on when and how to lift up the value of afterschool across New Hampshire.