Strategic Plan

Vision
All Lake County youth will have access to quality after school and youth development programs in Lake County based on each community’s needs.

Mission
The Lake County After School Coalition will advocate and support the development and continuation of effective after school programs, based on each individual community’s needs that will empower all Lake County youth to learn and thrive.

Goal 1
Conduct an ongoing comprehensive needs assessment to establish community needs, gaps, and current after school programs

Objectives
A. Periodically update a listing of available after school and out-of-school programs in Lake County
B. Support on an ongoing basis of communication between county entities to identify countywide youth programming needs. Target audience should include: schools, recreation agencies, teen centers, youth organizations, village halls, townships, libraries, faith-based organizations, parents, youth, and law enforcement
C. Compile results of this comprehensive assessment including gaps and duplication in programming
D. Disseminate findings to key stakeholders

Goal 2
Evaluate the formalized organizational structure of the Coalition on an ongoing basis (at least annually)

Objectives
A. Annually review the Bylaws of  the Coalition    
B. Give consideration to securing funding which will enable programmatic and administrative support for the Coalition and its mission

Goal 3
Continue Coalition building and partnering to maximize support and resources for after school programs, which ensure a community wide commitment to youth development

Objectives
A. Maintain communication with key stakeholders on an ongoing basis
B. Identify and recruit members for the Coalition on an ongoing basis
C. Support a communication network for program providers
D. Maximize use of the Coalition website which should include current information regarding Coalition activities, funding, available resources; and pertinent information about after school and out-of-school programs in Lake County

Goal 4
Facilitate discussion regarding the safety of program participants 

Objectives
A. Access community resources and conduct presentations regarding safety issues

B. Distribute pertinent information via the website or email

Goal 5
Facilitate discussion regarding the development and implementation of effective, engaging, and inclusive after school programs

Objectives
A. Showcase information at the annual meeting

B.  Provide the membership the opportunity to share information regarding programs at leadership and membership gatherings

C. Access information on a county, regional, and statewide basis regarding various aspects of after school and/or out-of-school programming.

Goal 6
Facilitate ongoing discussion among program providers  

Objectives
A. Provide networking opportunities through the annual meeting and other Coalition gatherings.
B. Provide a venue through the Coalition website for program providers to showcase their after school and/or out-of-school offerings

 

Revisions approved March 19, 2007