Indiana Afterschool Network

🎉 Introducing Link IN Learns – the next chapter of IAN's Regional Meetings.

The Indiana Afterschool Network is excited to launch Link IN Learns, a refreshed series bringing together out-of-school time professionals for expert-led workshops, networking, and field-driven conversations that strengthen programs across Indiana.

Our Q3 meetings will focus on Behavioral Management & Mental Health, equipping frontline staff with tools and strategies they can use right away.

📍 Free for IAN Members
📍 $5 for Non-Members

IAN Members can register through the Member Portal on the Regional Engagement page. Non-members can register on our website at indianaafterschool.org/regional-engagement/

Register for a Q3 meeting near you!
• July 28 – Auburn (Region 3)
• Aug 20 – Indianapolis (Region 6)
• Aug 25 – Lafayette (Region 4)
• Aug 27 – Valparaiso (Region 1)
• Sept 2 – Lawrenceburg (Region 9)
• Sept 3 – Elkhart (Region 2)
• Sept 17 – Muncie (Region 7)
• Sept 22 – Bloomington (Region 8 )
• Sept 24 – Terre Haute (Region 5)
• Sept 29 – New Albany (Region 11)

We look forward to connecting with you at an upcoming Link IN Learn!

Knox, Indiana hosted out-of-school time providers from across Region 1 last month to share, connect, and celebrate. 🤝🎉

We talked about what it really means to take care of ourselves so we can show up fully for the kids and families we serve. "You are important. You matter. You can't fill from an empty cup." Providers shared self-care practices that are actually working, and the conversation was honest, warm, and encouraging.

We also explored how to intentionally bring literacy into our everyday programming, turning ordinary moments into meaningful opportunities to learn and grow.

Most of all, we were reminded that we are not in this alone. Together we are stronger.

Thank you to the organizations that came together:
🌟 City Life Center of Northwest Indiana
🌟 The Starke County Youth Club
🌟 Michigan City Area Schools
🌟 Starke County Public Library System

Missed this meeting? Link IN Learns kick off in Q3 and you won't want to sit this one out!

🔗 Sign up for an upcoming meeting: indianaafterschool.org/regional-engagement/

A huge thank you to the YMCA of Kokomo for hosting and bringing together out-of-school time professionals from across Region 4! 💙

During our meeting, we had meaningful conversations around self-care, literacy, and important updates happening throughout the region. As summer programming quickly approaches, it was energizing to collaborate and prepare for the impact ahead. ☀️📚

Region 4 continues to demonstrate the strength of community partnerships and the dedication of organizations working every day to support youth and families.

Shoutout to the organizations that joined us:

✨ Miami County YMCA
✨ The Training Center
✨ 4C Health
✨ Insanitek Research & Development
✨ Kokomo Family YMCA
✨ Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northern Indiana Corridor
✨ Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region
✨ Indiana Youth Institute
✨ Carver Community Center
✨ Bauer Family Resources

Thank you to everyone who continues showing up for young people and strengthening the out-of-school time community across Indiana. 💛