The mission of AUA is to provide quality afterschool for all youth through Professional Development, Advocacy, and Public Policy. 

The goals of AUA are to promote the field of out-of-school time programs; provide quality training opportunities for school-age professionals; advocate and influence policies in meeting the needs of out-of-school time programs; promote community awareness about the need for quality programs for children and youth during out-of-school time; increase involvement of policy makers, educators, families, and the public in support of quality out-of-school time; provide a network and information exchange among school-age professionals.

AUA sponsors the annual fall ‘Jumpstart Training,’ and mid-year Northern and Southern ‘Recharge Trainings’ for out-of-school time professionals.

If you would like to contact AUA for additional information, please contact the AUA President, Kim Augustin.

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The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation affirms its founder's vision of a world in which each of us is in partnership with the rest of the human race – where each individual's quality of life is connected to the well-being of the community, both locally and globally. They pursue this vision through creative grant making, thoughtful communication and other activities that enhance community in its many forms. The Foundation seeks to strengthen, in people and their organizations, what Mr. Mott called "the capacity for accomplishment."

Child care is a topic of importance to families, early care providers, school age providers and policy makers. Interest in assuring a quality system of child care has intensified because the availability of affordable, quality child care is directly linked to economic and social benefits for the state. Parents can work, employers can fill jobs, the tax base can grow and our children's needs for nurturance, supervision, socialization and intellectual stimulation are met when an adequate supply of quality child care is available.

The Salt Lake City School District believes that education should be an adventure in which every child is thrilled to learn and has access to a rich array of possibilities. We foster learning environments that challenge students to develop their innate talents, abilities and interests to the fullest. This investment in our children will enrich our community and build trust in public schools for generations to come.

Community Resources and Development, through numerous partnerships, addresses individual, family and community needs through a variety of programs.

For more than 30 years, Youth Services has been serving youth and their families in the Greater Salt Lake area. Over the years they have expanded to include shelter care for youth from birth to age 18, counseling and substance abuse services, after school programming and job training skills, and around the clock availability and crisis therapy. Whether serving as a resource or a refuge, we hope to continue to serve as a place of safety, shelter and support.

United Way of Salt Lake and their community partners are working toward the development of long-term solutions in the areas of education, income, and health- the building blocks for a good quality of life. Their goals for the communities they serve are bold:

1. Build a strong foundation of early learning from birth to age 8
2. Help people gain the income and financial tools to thrive
3. Improve children's health and promote healthy behaviors
4. Support people's most basic needs of food, shelter, health, and safety

The Utah Education Policy Center identifies relevant issues related to educational access and equity both in public and higher education and engages in timely and rigorous research, evaluations, and analysis to inform and influence educational policy in Utah and the Region. The Center supports the University's commitment to diversity and interdisciplinary work.

The Utah Family Partnership Network helps families and schools come together for student success. Their centers contain hundreds of resources on parenting, discipline, early literacy, helping with homework, dealing with learning disabilities, understanding your child, plus educational and health information.

Utah PTA is a non-profit grassroots child advocacy organization made up of parents, teachers, and students. Utah PTA is an affiliate of National PTA and is organized in Utah at local, council, and state levels.

Utah's Public Education System is created in the state Constitution to "secure and perpetuate" freedom. Freedom, as envisioned in the Utah Constitution, is a promise to future generations that requires:

• Citizen participation in civic and political affairs.
• Economic prosperity for the community.
• Strong moral and social values.
• Loyalty and commitment to constitutional government.

Utah's Public Education System keeps its constitutional promise by:

• Ensuring literacy and numeracy for all Utah children.
• Providing high quality instruction for all Utah children.
• Establishing curriculum with high standards and relevance for all Utah children.
• Requiring effective assessment to inform high quality instruction and accountability.

Big wins for kids don't just happen by accident. They happen because of advocacy – when skilled professionals backed by thoughtful funders show policymakers that government can and should act to keep kids safe and help them grow. As a multi-issue child advocacy organization, Voices for Utah Children is making a difference in our kids' lives by raising awareness, influencing policy, and uniting our community.

CEP is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation dedicated to providing educational opportunities to West Valley children and youth.

Founded in 1875, Westminster is a nationally recognized, private comprehensive liberal arts college (the only one in Utah!). Their unique environment for learning prepares students for success through active and engaged learning, real world experiences, and our vibrant campus community.