Partnership for After School Education (PASE)

A child-focused nonprofit organization. It supports afterschool programs in New York City, particularly those serving young people from underserved communities. PASE offers professional development for the youth-services field, with events and resources organized around topics such as leadership, STEM, college preparation, summer learning, and youth outcomes. Its initiatives also address global learning and program principles and practices. PASE brings afterschool professionals together through a professional network and provides opportunities to strengthen their careers and organizations. The organization was formed in 1993 to help professionalize New York City's afterschool community. Its work aims to improve program quality for children and teens living in poverty, recognizing the role of out-of-school programs in young people's development and access to safe, nurturing spaces.