Agenda for Ohio’s Youth
Creating Safe Spaces. Building Great Futures. Delivering Results.
For more than 130 years, Boys & Girls Clubs in Ohio have inspired and empowered young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Today, Clubs across the state remain united by a simple but powerful belief: every child deserves a safe place to learn, grow, and belong—surrounded by caring adults who believe in them.
The Agenda for Ohio’s Youth is our statewide platform—and our call to action. It outlines a clear, youth-centered vision: one where every young person has access to academic support, healthy lifestyle opportunities, and workforce preparation in a safe, trusted, and enriching environment. Clubs aren’t just afterschool programs—they are part of a systemwide solution to Ohio’s most pressing economic and social challenges.
The Agenda for Ohio’s Youth is grounded in evidence and guided by a moral imperative. It is:
A roadmap for policymakers working to make meaningful investments in Ohio’s youth;
A blueprint for advocates elevating the value of out-of-school time;
And a unifying vision for communities committed to equity, opportunity, and long-term prosperity.
