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U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Visits with Chicago Teens in After School Matters to Learn about Local Mental Health Challenges

December 9, 2022

For images and video content, click here. Visit marks one-year anniversary of national advisory on youth mental health crisis After School Matters works with Adler… More ›

After School Matters Annual Gala Raises More than $2.5 Million for Chicago’s Teens

October 7, 2022

For image downloads, click here. CHICAGO – Nearly 400 civic, corporate and community leaders attended the After School Matters AnnualMore ›

New Findings Shed Light on Continued Pandemic Challenges Faced by Chicago Teenagers

August 5, 2022

Analysis from the American Institutes for Research illustrate teens facing adult-like challenges and responsibilities: stress, continued food insecurity, financial hardship,More ›

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How do I make sure that all teen information is submitted correctly, and they’re eligible for their stipend check?

July 14, 2015

To ensure stipend eligibility please do the following: Complete checklists in Cityspan so all teens appear as enrolled (not pending) on the Enrollment tab by… More ›

I’m having trouble verifying the accuracy of a teen’s documents. What do I do?

July 14, 2015

If After School Matters cannot verify a teen’s social security number (SSN) or individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) and name with the IRS you may need… More ›

What if I receive a check that was cut for a dropped teen?

July 14, 2015

Please immediately notify After School Matters to facilitate return of the check.

What if a teen check is lost, stolen, or never received?

July 14, 2015

If a teen check is lost, stolen, or never received, you must contact After School Matters at the Stipend Hotline at 312-768-5199 and either you… More ›

How do I request a change to the Designated Check Delivery location?

July 14, 2015

To request a change in your designated check delivery location email teenawards@afterschoolmatters two weeks prior to the check date.

What if my site needs to cancel or reschedule a program day?

July 14, 2015

A program day cannot be cancelled (for any reason) without the prior approval of the Program Specialist.

What do I do if a teen does not show up to program and they didn’t notify me in advance?

July 14, 2015

If a teen does not show up to a program without calling first, the Instructor or Liaison must call the parent or guardian to confirm… More ›

Can a teen leave early if they finish their work?

July 14, 2015

Teens may not leave early on any program date without written approval of the Program Specialist

As a Liaison, what are my attendance responsibilities?

July 14, 2015

Unless another arrangement is agreed upon with your instructor(s), the Liaison’s responsibility is to collect signed attendance sheets from the Instructor(s) each week, confirm the… More ›

How late after program starts can new teens be hired?

July 14, 2015

New participants can be hired after the first day of program, but no later than two weeks after programs start.