Illinois AfterSchool Network

Powerful things happen when people who care about young people come together.

We’re proud to celebrate Illinois leaders making a difference in the lives of youth across our state.

📸 In the photos below, meet our 2026 award recipients:
🏆 Community Champion Kenny Riley at Carole Robertson Center for Learning
🏆 Inspiring Futures Program- Healing Through Justice at Communities United
🏆 Visionary Board Member- Setara Sous at Champions/ KinderCare Learning Companies
These honorees represent the passion, leadership, and commitment that strengthens expanded learning and afterschool programs throughout Illinois.
If you haven’t registered yet — come join us! The Illinois Afterschool Network Annual Conference is almost here, and it’s not too late to join us! Onsite registration will be available for this incredible day of learning, connection, and inspiration.

📍 Heartland Community College
📅 March 7
Let’s celebrate, learn, and continue building opportunities for young people together. ✨

Hay algo poderoso en reunirnos en persona.

Únase a nosotros para un increíble día de aprendizaje, conexión e inspiración en la Conferencia Anual de la Illinois AfterSchool Network (IAN) el 7 de marzo. 🎉

¡Contaremos con 2 traductores en vivo para todos nuestros amigos hispanohablantes!

Esto no es solo desarrollo profesional — es un espacio para colaborar con colegas, intercambiar ideas, descubrir nuevas estrategias y salir con energía renovada para apoyar mejor a los jóvenes a quienes servimos en todo Illinois.

Aprendamos, crezcamos y lideremos — juntos.

¡Regístrese hoy y acompáñenos en este día tan significativo de conexión en persona!

https://forms.gle/6A5heyjpQWs1TCur5

As we celebrate 40 years of supporting afterschool professionals, we want to ensure cost isn’t a barrier to growing your leadership and impact.

Looking for assistance with IAN Conference registration or travel?
Your local Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) network may be able to help through Individual Professional Development Funds.

✔️ Reimbursement of 80% per person, up to $500
✔️ Can be used for conferences and professional learning beyond CCR&R-hosted trainings
✔️ Requires proof of payment, receipt, and attendance

Find your CCR&R region and support point organization on the website and take the next step in your professional growth. Together, we’re branching beyond and growing futures—for ourselves and the youth we serve.

https://www.inccrra.org/about/sdasearch

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