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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 apply to School Year Programs?  

May 11, 2022

You will need to apply for each ASM session: summer, fall, spring, and winter or spring break preview. Check out this tutorial on how to… More ›

Who is required to wear masks?

July 2, 2021

Teens, instructors, and any visitors are NOT required to wear masks, but it is highly recommended. Individuals who returned to program after their isolation period… More ›

Will programs provide masks, hand sanitizer, and other disinfectants?

July 2, 2021

While teens are required to come to programs wearing a mask, all programs should be ready to provide masks to those who arrive without one…. More ›

Who can I contact with other questions?

July 2, 2021

All other in-person questions should be directed to your Program Specialist and Program Manager. They will escalate questions to the appropriate ASM department as needed.

Who should I contact if my site is not following any of the ASM Safety protocols?

July 2, 2021

If a site or program is not following ASM Safety protocols, please notify your Program Specialist right away.

Since the city is open, what are the protocols we should follow?

July 2, 2021

Though ASM takes the City of Chicago and CDC guidance into account, we ultimately require all staff and participants to abide by our own safety… More ›

Would an entire building ever close due to the pandemic? If so, what would be the scenario or reason?

July 2, 2021

There is a possibility that an entire ASM building could close due the pandemic if it is determined that keeping the building open poses a… More ›

Would a program ever switch from in-person to remote? If so, what would cause the switch?

July 2, 2021

An in-person program would move to remote in the instance of an outbreak. If 3 or more teens test positive in one program (approximately 20%),… More ›

How will certain weather conditions affect the staggered entry/exit protocols? What if teens can’t wait outside?

July 2, 2021

Staggered entry/exit protocols will change depending on the circumstances of the weather. All decisions will be catered to what is best and safest for the… More ›

If a teen wants to participate in an in-person program, can they still do so remotely?

July 2, 2021

If a teen cannot participate in-person due to health or quarantine reasons, instructors are asked to be flexible and find ways for the teen to… More ›