MSAC -
· For Children and Youth
· For Providers
· For Families
· For Communities
· For YOU!

MSAC's mission is to be a voice for positive change in the out-of-school-time field. We seek to ensure a comprehensive system of out-of-school-time opportunities for children, youth, and families that are diverse, accessible, balanced, and of the highest quality. We work to empower professionals in the field through advocacy, leadership development, and career advancement.

The Massachusetts School-Age Coalition (MSAC) is the Commonwealth's statewide organization dedicated to systematically enhancing the workforce and professional development of school-age workers at all levels.

Quality, accessible, OST opportunities depend on organizational infrastructure, professional staff, and systematic, statewide standards. Professional identity, career development, and involvement in shaping public policy are all critical to the professional growth, success, and future of today's school-age providers. MSAC plays a critical role in creating the infrastructure for this important work and in involving all stakeholders in this process.

MSAC is one of 35 state affiliates with the National AfterSchool Association (NAA, formerly NSACA). MSAC is a grassroots organization governed by a dedicated board of providers and allies. Board members are instrumental in guiding the production of MSAC's highly successful annual conference. These school-age leaders and allies from across Massachusetts have also been behind MSAC's impressive growth from 300 members in 1997 to over 800 members today.