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The Youth Programs Resource Center hosts a series of audio conferences for program leaders, intermediaries, policymakers and funders to share their valuable ideas and experiences on financing and sustaining youth initiatives. Please see below for information on an upcoming event for leaders of rural youth and afterschool programs.
Financing and Sustaining
Youth and Afterschool Programs
in Rural Communities
Audio Conference
August 21, 2008 from 2:00 - 3:00 PM EST
Leaders of rural youth and afterschool programs need to act strategically to ensure the long-term success of their initiatives. This audio conference highlighted potential financing strategies, upcoming federal legislation to support rural afterschool programs, and lessons learned from leaders of local programs successfully financing their rural programs. This event was intended for program developers, intermediaries, and community organizations in rural communities. The event concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session between the panel and audience participants.
Please see below for a list of speakers and background materials.
