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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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Activating your Wisely Pay by ADP card

February 25, 2019

After School Matters is transitioning away from paper checks and will move towards paying teens via two options: direct deposit or Wisely Pay by ADP Card. The Wisely Pay… More ›

Spring 2023 Teen Manual

October 2, 2018

We have created this manual to make sure teens understand what they can expect, and our expectations of them while in an After School Matters… More ›

Instructor-Approved Activity Booklet

October 23, 2017

This booklet is full of instructor-approved icebreaker, energizer and reflection activities for your program that integrate MHA Labs skills! View and download here.  

ACT Now Illinois Statewide Afterschool Quality Standards

June 9, 2016

After School Matters utilizes the Youth Program Quality Intervention (YPQI) continuous improvement process developed by the David P. Weikart Center of Youth Program Quality. You… More ›