What is the origin of After3?
The City of Boise was one of eight cities selected to participate in the second phase of the City Leaders Engaged in Afterschool Reform (CLEAR) project, gaining access to national resources and expertise aimed at improving and expanding out-of-school programs.
Goal: Create a sustainable, city-wide system that ensures every youth in Boise has access to affordable, quality, and engaging out-of-school programs.
Who’s driving this bus?
The Mayor’s Council on Children and Youth, a committee created in May 2006 by Boise Mayor David Bieter and the Boise City Council.
Goals:
- Advise the mayor and city council of the needs, concerns and problems of children and youth.
- Make recommendations for changes to the city’s policies.
- Coordinate programs between city departments and with other entities that provide services to young people.
The council consists of representatives from up to 16 public and private organizations, including:
- Boise School District
- Boise State University
- City of Boise
- Family Advocate Program
- Meridian School District
- Micron Technology
- Neighborhood Housing Services
- Silver Sage Girl Scouts
- Treasure Valley YMCA
- United Way of Treasure Valley
- University of Idaho
Community Outreach
On Sept. 19, 2007, the Mayor's Council on Children and Youth launched a campaign to publicize the website, including a 30-second PSA, bus advertising (interior and exterior), flyers and messages on corporate websites and non-profit newsletters.